COUNTY LIFE
Montague County 4-H banquet this Sunday
The Montague County 4-H Youth will host the annual awards banquet at 2 p.m. Aug. 16 in the courthouse annex at Montague.
4-H youth and families are invited to attend as the youth conduct the banquet, as well as receive awards for their accomplishments over the last year.
Justin Hansard and Elsie Lacey, both county AgriLife Extension agents, help coordinate 4-H activities along with other adult volunteers.
They report $47,000 in 4-H scholarships were awarded to six deserving youth from the county back in June.
A meal will be served with no charge to 4-H youth and their parents, but there will be a $10 charge for others who would like to attend.
Any former Gold Star winner is invited to attend and be recognized. Call the extension office at 894-2831 to reserve a place.
Awards will include the Bronze, Silver and Gold Star honors along with citizenship, Danforth ‘I Dare You’, helping hand, plus record book awards. To reserve a place for the banquet call 940-894-2831.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The 2026 Montague County Youth Fair had one of its biggest premium sales in recent history Saturday night with $253,450 sold with 170 slots in the sale.
This year marked some big scheduling changes as the swine and ag mechanics shows were moved to a new day, along with leadership and home economics. There also were expanded classes in some livestock events which added a few more slots to the sale.
Kenton Holloway, fair committee secretary, said on Monday after scratches the final county was 302 exhibitors and 972 entries. The 2026 sale jumped to $253,450 up from $213,500 in 2025 where there were 161 slots.
Top photo – Kellen Rater is congratulated by the judge as he won overall reserve heifer.
The Bowie Texas Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2025 community awards which includes Business of the Year, Community Support Award and Frances Brite Citizen of the Year.
Nominations can be submitted through Jan. 16. Forms are available on the chamber’s webpage at bowietxchamber.org. All nominations are strictly confidential and should include why you feel this business, entity or person should be considered for this award. You may nominate anyone who qualifies, including your own business.
The submissions will be reviewed by the committee and results announced during the chamber banquet on Jan. 26.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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