COUNTY LIFE

Jim Bowie Days Quilt Show moving to new location; artifact show coming

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12 years ago

06/21/2014

This year’s Jim Bowie Days Quilt Show is moving to the Bowie Community Center in the east wing.

The show will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Anyone is welcome to display their quilts, wall hangings and/or other quilted items. Please have your quilted item/items at the center that morning between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Items need to be picked up by 3 p.m.

A best of show ribbon will be given for the People’s Choice Winner. Everyone is welcome to come out and vote for your favorite.

Come and enjoy the beautiful handiwork of these local ladies. Direct any questions to 872-4500.

The 48th Annual Jim Bowie Days will once again host the Indian Artifact Show on June 28 at the Bowie Community Room.

Show hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Admission is free to the public.

Collectors, vendors and Indian heritage enthusiasts are all invited to participate in the exhibit. Persons wishing to display their collections may reserve a display table at no costs, as space allows.

Vendors or collectors who plan to sell items may reserve space and a table for $25 per table.

Exhibitor set-up begins 5 to 7 p.m. on June 27 and 7 a.m. on June 28.

For more information on the exhibit or a reservation form contact Jean Angove, 940-872-5661 or Terry Greenroy, 872-2639.

Also visit jimbowiedays.org. for the full schedule.

COUNTY LIFE

Amity Club readies Mad Hatter Tea Party for Aug. 1

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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Amity Club of Bowie presents its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party and Style Show on Aug. 1 at the Bowie Community Center.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 with limited seating. Call Angela Short at 940-841-1315 or Patti Poe 940-867-3973 for tickets.
The Mad Hatter Tea presents a beautifully decorated party with unique table decorations done by club members or other sponsors. Guests are invited to come in your “Sunday finest/tea party attire” topped off with a hat.
All ages are welcome. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. Local businesses will be featured in the style show and guests will enjoy tea party themed food and tea.
Proceeds support Project Beautiful, Aaron’s Angels and Amity Club scholarships.

COUNTY LIFE

2026 Guide celebrates American’s birthday

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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The 2026 Guide is inside your Thursday Bowie News. Enjoy this year’s visitor’s and newcomer’s guide as its celebrates the 250th birthday of America and Montague County’s place in that evolution. While the county was not created as the United States began its journey after the revolutions, it’s place in the Indian Territory, Louisiana Purchase, the fledgling state of Texas all lead to its place in the great Lone Star state. Please find the guide in your Thursday paper, and later it will be available free in various locations.

COUNTY LIFE

Christmas in July events planned in Nocona

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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The Nocona Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate summer with a little Christmas spirit during its Christmas in July Sip & Shop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on July 24.
The event will feature participating chamber businesses throughout Nocona, each offering a unique shopping experience with refreshments, special promotions and plenty of small- town hospitality. Residents and visitors are encouraged to spend the evening exploring local shops, supporting small businesses, and enjoying everything downtown Nocona has to offer.
Shoppers who visit participating businesses will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card giveaway. Entry forms will be available at participating locations, giving attendees another reason to visit as many businesses as possible throughout the evening.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.