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2016 Mardi Gras Schedule

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For more information, contact the Nocona Chamber of Commerce at 940-825-3526. Mardi Gras Headquarters is located at 213 Clay Street in the old Dollar Selection Building.

Thursday, Feb. 4

4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Check-in for Lucky Paws Doggie Parade at Mardi Gras Headquarters. $5. Pre-Register at Chamber.

5:30 p.m.: Lucky Paws Doggie Parade

6:30 p.m.: **Fish Fry at the VFW. $10.

8:00 p.m.: **Live music by Tin Rivers and Richard Beverage at the VFW. $10.

Friday, Feb. 5

5:00 p.m.: Check in for ATV Parade at the VFW. $10.

6:00 p.m.: ATV Parade

After Parade: **Crawfish boil and hotdogs at Mardi Gras Headquarters. $25.

8:00 p.m.: **Live music by Andy Davis and Tanner Fenoglio at the VFW. $15.

Saturday, Feb. 6

7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: **Pancake breakfast at the VFW. $5. Bloody Mary’s available.

10:00 a.m.: Vendors and downtown activities begin.

10:00 a.m.: Band Boosters 5K Run starts at United Methodist Church. Awards at Mardi Gras Headquarters at 11:00 a.m.

Noon: Line up for Kids Parade behind Legend Bank. No charge.

12:30: Kids Parade

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Check in for Mardi Gras Parade at Nocona High School. Must have beads to throw!

3:30 p.m.: Mardi Gras Parade downtown.

5:30 p.m.: **Gumbo and hot dogs at Mardi Gras Headquarters. $10, $ for kids, pre-school and under is free.

7:00 p.m.: **Entertainment at the VFW followed by The Mullet Boys at 10 p.m. $20.

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Stock show buildings reopen, Titanic show coming to Dallas

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In this week’s Out & About, read about the new Titanic exhibition that will be opening in Dallas next month, plus renovations are complete on two historic exhibit buildings at the Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth, just in time for the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Read about it in your Thursday Bowie News.

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Ev and lithium ion battery awareness program set

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The City of Bowie office of emergency management will host the Texas A&M training on EV and lithium ion battery awareness on Jan. 25 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rusty Downs of the Texas A&M Engineering TEEX Extension Service will conduct the program, which is free of charge.
While this class is primarily for first responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency management) it also is very appropriate for car dealerships, wrecker services, auto mechanics and even electric vehicle owners. Those with question may contact the Bowie emergency management office at [email protected].
This class is TEEX court no. XTN118-54 and can be found at the registration link at: https://shorurl.at/KrObn. There is a minimum size for a class, so early sign-up is recommended.

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Senior Next Steps planned Jan. 30 at Bowie High

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Bowie High School’s graduating class of 2025 will take part in Senior Next Steps at 5 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the high school cafeteria.
This will be an opportunity to mark things off that graduation check-list such as cap and gown orders and double-checking graduation requirements.
There also will be information on scholarships,Red River Promise, Texas Workforce Solutions, college testing, federal financial assistance applications and military services. Make plans to attend with your senior.

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