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World’s Largest Bowie Knife to be unveiled Thursday

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9 years ago

04/06/2016

Nearly three years in the making, the World’s Largest Bowie Knife sculpture was lifted into place Monday morning, and will be formally unveiled to the public at noon on Thursday.

Standing 20-feet-by-6-inches, the uniquely shaped stainless steel Bowie Knife blade stands erect at a slight angle in its three-foot high base located at Pelham Park. The hilt is brass with a handle of wood.

Around the base will be granite tiles and plaques honoring those who donated to the project, which was completely funded by private donations in a project coordinated by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce.

Bowie Knife Committee Chairmen Van Baize and Bryan Brown were ecstatic to watch the project they have worried and sweated over during the last three years come to life.

As they watched the knife placed in its base, Baize turned to Brown and said “we did it,” with big smiles and a hearty hug. Brown said it was a moment of great joy.

“The look on everyone’s face, the cars stopped on the side of the road, the kids watching in awe at the size of this huge knife. We did it, but it wasn’t easy, but great things rarely are. Moving forward we believe this is just the beginning,” said Brown.

It is the hope the Bowie Knife will be a tourist draw as it is developed and promoted by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce. During the installation Monday, President Jim Gilbow counted more than 20 vehicles that stopped at the curbside to take a photo.

The public is invited to attend an unveiling at noon on April 7. Brown said a formal dedication will be planned for later in June. Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Dangerous fire conditions on Friday

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15 hours ago

03/14/2025

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A RED FLAG WARNING is now in effect for ALL of North and Central Texas from 11 AM to 9 PM Friday! Take extra caution to AVOID any activities that could start wildfires! Heed all warnings and burn bans from local officials!

Montague County is under a burn ban,

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There is also a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory in effect for Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM! Areas of blowing dust are expected as well. Be VERY careful tomorrow especially if driving a high-profile vehicle!

High Wind Warning: gusts will frequently be in the 50 mph range with occasional gusts up to 65 mph.

Wind Advisory (parts of East and Central TX): gusts will be up to 50 mph.

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

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1 week ago

03/05/2025

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Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.

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Oct. 7 final day to register to vote

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5 months ago

10/02/2024

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Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also should double check their voter registration to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to make any address changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application on the SOS website and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Fill in the required information, print and sign the complete application. At this late date it may be best to deliver the registration form in person to the election office in the courthouse annex at Montague.
Any additional information on voter registration can be seen on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click on elections. Direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.