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Bowie veteran wants to share his memories so people don’t forget all the veterans

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Tom Norris, a Wichita Falls native who served 20 years in the military as well as in WWII and Korea, operates a museum next to his house at 515 Whaley St. Inside are mementos and photos from his family’s war history, dating back to the American Civil War. It is his goal to help the public remember its veterans, and his memorabilia showcases friends and fellow soldiers. Read the full story in the mid-week News.

Pictured: Bowie firefighters Michael Heugatter and Levi Davis conducted a new flag raising ceremony last week at the home of Tom Norris and presented him with the old flag. (Photo by Barbara Green)

 

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Water wells, water system need check before winter freeze arrives

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As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

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Christmas greetings and Santa letters inside your weekend Bowie News.

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In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.

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First day of winter arrives

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year

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