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Saint Jo readies Santa on the Square Dec. 6

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10 years ago

11/08/2014

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This year’s Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce “Santa on the Square” Christmas parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 6.

This year’s theme is “Have a Chisholm Trail.”

Since the Chisholm Trail is an integral part of Saint Jo’s history it makes a perfect western theme.

Chamber directors are asking all local merchants to participate by decorating your establishment according to the late 1800s when the cattle drives came through this area. The chamber plans to have a chuck wagon on the downtown plaza with Ole Saint Nick dressed up in his cowboy duds!

Entries for the parade will need to be submitted by Dec. 1. All entries must be lighted.

Entries will need to arrive no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the vacant lot north of Leeton Phillip’s house. Please call Larry Smith at (940) 995-2668 or e-mail larry.smith@esc9.net. Parade rules and regulations will be received when you turn in your entry.

Cash prizes will go to a grand champion with $150; best mechanical entry, $100 and best horse-drawn entry, $100.

In addition to the parade, the Saint Jo Elementary School Choir will perform numbers from the upcoming Christmas musical.

Gift bags and for the children will be handed out by Saint Nick and photographs will be taken. The Century Club also will provide hot chocolate and snacks during the event, and there will be prize drawings. The chamber will give away more than $2,000 in prizes. Purchase from tickets at local merchants.

The chamber invites everyone in the Montague County and surrounding communities to attend.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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5 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.