News stories

“Windows to the Past,” a new serialized story coming to your newspaper, will inspire young readers to seek out the interesting stories that can be found in their own families’ histories. Newspapers across America are […]

Bowie’s business landscape continues to change as new addition and remodeling are underway in several locations. At The White Family Funeral Home located at the corner of Lover’s Lane and State Highway 59, construction moves […]

By BARBARA GREEN There is probably no busier place in Bowie than its public library. It may be someone looking for the latest best-seller or a child enjoying a colorful picture book. A patron may […]

By BARBARA GREEN The Bowie Public Library has deep roots in the community going back to 1920 when members of The Thursday Club asked to use part of the two-story Boedeker building on Smythe Street. […]

By DANI BLACKBURN Many choose small-town life for the lower crime rates, a sense of community, lower cost of living and quiet atmosphere. But the lack of job opportunities in a smaller town can be […]

Barbara Green, editor of the Bowie News, spoke to the Bowie Rotary Club on April 13 about the “Build a Better Bowie” webpage and campaign the News has launched in a non-profit and non-advertising effort. […]

By ERIC VICCARO When voters passed a bond to build a new Bowie High School in 2007, the impact of such a wise decision has reverberated ever since. That’s because Bowie has become a destination […]

A local fuel business is giving back to the community with the establishment of “Pride Pumps,” where a portion of each gallon sold will go to the Bowie Independent School District. Mark Ashley of Ashley-Douglass […]

This is an ongoing series of articles which are part of the “Build a Better Bowie” campaign exploring the unique and positive aspects of the community, both tangible and intangible. By BARBARA GREEN Bowie, Texas, […]

The Bowie Senior Citizens Center, located in Pelham Park, is a great place to spend the morning with coffee and dominoes or to enjoy a lunchtime meal. The center provides Meals on Wheels for area […]