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

Published

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.

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Forged in Fire heliopsis delivers in hot summer

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5 days ago

07/16/2026

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No plant has been more enjoyable in The Garden Guy’s trials than the Forged in Fire heliopsis or false sunflower. There have been a lot of varieties in recent years, but I am going to have to put this one on the must-have list.
Botanically speaking it is Heliopsis helioanthoides, native to the United States. Despite being native to 42 states, many new varieties, award winners and press coverage notwithstanding, it has not been an easy plant to find at the garden center.
Most likely you have never said, “Let’s go to the garden center and pick up a flat of false sunflowers.

Read the full Garden Guy column in today’s Bowie News.

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Nokona Ballgloves hosting 100th birthday party

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6 days ago

07/16/2026

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The 100th anniversary celebration for Nokona American Ballgloves continues on July 18 with a community event starting at 11 a.m. at the old Nocona Boot Company building at 917 East U.S. Highway 82.
Enjoy free factory tours start at 8 a.m. and continuing every 15 minutes. The last tour will start about 11 a.m. Make sure to see the special $100,000 100th anniversary Nokona glove.
Drawings will take place every 30 minutes throughout the day, and enjoy hot dogs, Cracker Jack and apple pies. The retail store also will offer special discounts. Nokona is the only ballglove factory still operating in America, so take this opportunity to see up close how it works and learn about its unique history.

Pictured the bejeweled 100th anniversary glove on display at the Nokona Factory Museum.

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Clothing drive to assist back to school families

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6 days ago

07/16/2026

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A free clothing drive is being coordinated by Bowie Independent School District to be offered during the Back to School Bash on Aug. 1.
As everyone prepares for a new school year, consider setting aside any new or gently used clothing your family no longer needs. The first Back-to-School Clothing Drive will help students and families shop for free during the bash.
Every donation—whether it’s a shirt, pair of jeans, shoes, or a jacket—helps ensure more students start the school year looking and feeling their best. All sizes, styles and brands are welcome.
Drop off your clothing donations at Bowie Junior High (501 E. Tarrant St.) from July 20–31 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Back to School Bash is 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 1.