More winner photos from Jim Bowie Days 2017
In the weekend News see photos of the top parade winners, turtle and frog winners, quilt show and kiddie pet parade.
June 2017
July 4th holiday closures
The following government offices will be closed on Tuesday for the July 4th holiday: Montague County Courthouse, city offices in Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo and all post offices. The Bowie News office will be […]
1981 A first-time offender ends up on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List
Glen Godwin, a young business owner, is convicted of murder in Riverside County, California, and sentenced to 26-years-to-life in prison. According to his roommate’s testimony, Godwin stomped on, choked, and then stabbed Kim LeValley, an […]
What’s your favorite part of July 4th?
We recently conducted a survey to find out the favorite 4th of July foods, traditions and spending habits on Independence Day for Americans across the United States. Our survey found that the average US family will […]
Lula Bell Hudson
Lula Bell Hudson March 22, 1946 – June 27, 2017 DECATUR — Lula Bell Hudson, 71, died June 27, 2017 in Decatur, TX. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. June 29 at the First […]
2001 Boston doctor found guilty of killing wife
On June 29, 2001, Boston doctor Dirk Greineder, 60, is found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Mabel Greineder, 58, his wife of more than 30 years. Dirk Greineder was a distinguished allergist. […]
DPS to increase patrols over the holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase traffic enforcement during the Fourth of July holiday weekend from Saturday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 4. DPS Troopers will be looking for drunk […]
1928 Louis Armstrong records “West End Blues”
On June 28, 1928, a 26-year-old Louis Armstrong walked into a Chicago recording studio with five fellow jazz instrumentalists and walked out having changed the course of music history. The record Armstrong and his Hot […]
Safety urged during this fireworks season
As everyone gets excited for the annual fireworks during the July 4th holiday, residents in the three incorporated cities of Montague County remind residents it is illegal to discharge fireworks within the city limits of […]