COUNTY LIFE

Bradley Jewelers receives Texas Business Treasure Award

Published

1 year ago

10/30/2021

By CINDY ROLLER,
Bowie Community
Development director
State Representative David Spiller along with Bowie Mayor Gaylynn Burris and members of the Bowie Community Development Board recognized Bradley Jewelers with a Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
The award was presented to owner Richard Bradley during this week’s Bowie City Council meeting.
The Texas Treasure Business Award program pays tribute to businesses that have provided employment opportunities and support to the state’s economy for 50 years or more.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

Pancakes with Santa serves some 300 meals

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7 hours ago

12/07/2022

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Bowie Police Officers Marlon Bryant, Reserve Officer Travis Fuller and Officer Esteban Moreno visited with Santa after enjoying pancakes at Pancakes with Santa Saturday hosted by the Bowie Fire Department.

The ladies of the Bowie Fire Department Auxiliary helped serve up pancakes that were cooked up by the firefighters. They were very festive with their elf headbands.

This little one wanted mom, so it may be another year before he feels comfortable visit the Big Guy. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Small town Christmas-Nocona style celebrated during the weekend

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9 hours ago

12/07/2022

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Nocona hosted its Small Town Christmas Nocona Style Saturday night. (Top) Dan Fenoglio created his own unique holiday sleigh for the parade. (Bottom) Bob and Kristal Ferguson, 2022 Mardi Gras King and Queen were dressed for the holidays to remind folks Mardi Gras Nocona Style is coming in February. (Courtesy photos)

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Christmas in Forestburg this weekend

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10 hours ago

12/07/2022

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The community of Forestburg has kicked off its holiday season with a tree lighting on Nov. 30 with its Christmas in Forestburg activities planned for Dec. 9-10.
At 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 there will be a Community Movie Night in the Forestburg Community Center parking lot.
Christmas in Forestburg will be from noon to 7 p.m. on Dec. 10. There will be activities at the community center and around town. There will be free activities for the kids, vendors, and food trucks from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m.
The Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department will have a Christmas Street Dance, “Forestburg on Fire,” immediately following the parade from 6:30-11 p.m. in front of the fire hall. This is a free event, and donations will be accepted.