COUNTY LIFE
Montague County celebrates Memorial Day with special events
Nocona senior Tyler Prastik played TAPS at the Nocona VFW Post Memorial Day Ceremonies. (Photo by Eric Viccaro)
County residents enjoyed an array of Memorial Day ceremonies throughout the day Monday, and while some were changed due to rain, the spirit to remember those who have giving their lives for our country was strong. (Top) Bowie Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts carried the colors during a flag raising ceremony at Bowie VFW Post 8789. (Photo by Barbara Green) See more photos in the mid-week News.
Montague County Judge Rick Lewis was guest speaker at the Memorial Day Service conducted by Nocona VFW Post 8558 on Monday at the post home. (Photo by Eric Viccaro)
Dr. Gil Bernabe was guest speaker at the Montague County Veteran’s Service office Memorial Day ceremonies in Montague. Another 50 names were unveiled for the county memorial, unfortunately the rain put the event inside at the annex. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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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