COUNTY LIFE
By DEBRA DUNLAP
Nestled in the hills of Montague County are many ranches. Small retirement spreads and “hobby” ranches to larger ones where cattle or horses are raised and even those for exotic wildlife hunting.
Each place has its own personality, but there is one place in particular that serves a much higher purpose.
The Crockett Ranch is a beautiful place, spread over 600 acres north of Bowie. Ranch manager Russ Pankey takes care of the ranch land and beef cattle, while also training champion English Setters for hunting and Tennessee Walking horses.
Although the chores and responsibilities for the operation keep Pankey busy, that’s not his only job at the ranch. The versatile outdoorsman also is the advisor and site manager of Crockett Retreat Center.
Read the full feature in your Saturday News.
Crockett Retreat Ranch Manager Russ Pankey (Photo by Debra Dunlap)
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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