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Published

9 years ago

01/23/2016

By DANI BLACKBURN

While other mothers were busy Halloween night chasing princesses and superheroes as they loaded up on candy, Maci McClelland’s worst fears as a mom came true. Her new baby boy, appearing perfectly healthy until a few days before, was diagnosed with cancer.

McClelland, 22, long-time resident and graduate of Bowie High School, is no stranger to health concerns when it comes to her children.

Her oldest daughter, Taylynne, was born four months premature and weighed in at only one pound, eight ounces. Her daughter spent four and a half months in the hospital fighting for her life before she was healthy enough to be taken home.

Her second child, Raylen, was born 10 weeks early at three pounds, five ounces, but was otherwise healthy.

Creedyn, on the other hand, was almost full term at 36 weeks and appeared healthy. McClelland enjoyed a short, blissful time of raising three adorable, healthy children.

Then the unimaginable happened. At just nine weeks old, Creedyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, or ALL. Read the story of this family’s fight against a childhood cancer in the weekend News.

Taylynne and Raylen surround their little brother, Creedyn with lots of love as he fights a battle with a blood cancer. (courtesy photo)

Pictured (Top) Creedyn McClelland.

COUNTY LIFE

ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

Published

17 hours ago

06/16/2025

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Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

Published

5 days ago

06/12/2025

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

Published

5 days ago

06/12/2025

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.