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Alliance hosting Toney Walsh and band May 24
The Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts would like to present the epitome of energy, style, and sound, Toney Walsh and his four-piece band.
Toney Walsh has established himself as one of the most popular vocalists on the music scene today. His vocal styling and enthusiastic performances have thrilled crowds all over the Southwest. Audiences continue to enjoy Walsh’s repertoire of popular standards by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr. and Mel Torme. He takes great pride in his ability to deliver highly energetic, musically honest interpretations of some of the finest tunes from the Great American Songbook.
Walsh is coming to Bowie at 7 p.m. May 24 at the First United Methodist Church, located at 1515 Jefferson Street.
Tickets are $25 at the door or contact 841-3246 or 872-1811.
COUNTY LIFE
Nocona Rotary celebrating 100th anniversary

Nocona Rotary Club is hosting a 100-year anniversary celebration from 4-6 p.m. on March 27 at the H.J. Justin building in downtown Nocona.
This event is free and all are welcome. There will be light refreshments at this come-and-go afternoon, but around 5 p.m. there will be a brief program and plans to take photo of all past and present Rotarians for a keepsake group photo.
Club members are conduct a prize drawing for a trip to either Branson, MO, Las Vegas, NV or Orlando, FL. First prize is a four-night lodging at a two-bedroom condo at the winner’s choice of location.
Second prize is a weekend at a waterfront cottage on Lake Nocona. Prize for a drawing ticket i $100. Proceeds will be used to finish the Blue Mound one-mile walking trail and to continue the club’s annual scholarships to high school seniors as well as the dictionaries for elementary school students.
Current Rotary members have tickets for sale, there also is a QR code on the club Facebook page. They take cash or checks.
The band The Mind’s Eye will provide acoustical music and with two former members in the band, there may be a few Rotary songs of old. It should be a fun event, and don’t miss seeing vintage photos from 1925 to 2025.
COUNTY LIFE
Spring arrives, outdoor burn ban expires

Colorful buds all all types can be seen around North Texas as the first day of spring arrive on March 20.
The ban on outdoor burning ended Tuesday, but caution is still urged.
COUNTY LIFE
Fire danger continues with high winds, dry conditions

A RED FLAG WARNING for Montague County, TX will be in effect today from 11 am until 6 pm. Please be careful.
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NEWS2 years ago
2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
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NEWS1 year ago
Suspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
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SO investigating possible murder/suicide
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NEWS2 years ago
Wreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
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NEWS2 years ago
Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
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Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
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Bowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
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Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint