COUNTY LIFE
BJH Robotics teams prove themselves mechanically inclined; 1 advances to state
By DANI BLACKBURN
Bowie Junior High is building a name for itself in the world of robotics competition after bringing home a sweepstakes win at area.
Seventh and eighth graders from Bowie competed in the area TCEA, Texas Computer Education Association, contest on Jan. 16.
The school had two teams, the Terminators and the Tech Guys, compete in the TCEA Robotics Intermediate Arena Competition, and one team, the Ocean Cleaner, compete in the TCEA Robotic Intermediate Invention Competition.
In just its second year of competition, the junior high teams brought home a sweepstakes win with the Ocean Cleaner team. Read the full feature on the robotics teams in the mid-week News.
Pictured members of the Ocean Cleaner Robotics team. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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