COUNTY LIFE
Bowie bands ready to jazz it up for two final concerts
The school year may be winding down, but the Bowie Independent School District bands are busy rehearsing for two big events.
On May 19 at 5:30 p.m. the sixth through twelfth grade concert bands and choirs will perform “A Night at the Movies.”
Director Aaron Martin said the music will all be movie-themed and includes some video presentations. The concert will be in the junior high auditorium.
The bands get jazzy on May 21 with a Jazz Band concert featuring not only the two high school jazz bands, but The Langdon Center Big Band out of Granbury.
Martin, who has played in the Langdon band the last 10 years, said it is primarily composed of band director or retired directors who volunteer their time. Any money raised goes to a foundation that provides music scholarships.
This jazz concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Bowie Community Center. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for students and children.
Martin said the program will be something like “old school big band music similar to a USO show.” Funds raised will be shared between the two bands.
Pictured the Langdon Center Big Band performing Granburgy. (courtesy photo)
These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.
A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)
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