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Lake Amon G. Carter reopens

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Lake Amon G. Carter, closed to boating on April 18 due to flooding that covered boat docks and Selma Park area, was reopened Tuesday.

Texas Game Warden Chase McAninch said the signs closing the flooded roads were removed Tuesday. Boaters are encouraged to exercise caution as there could be debris in the high water.

Selma Park will open Thursday after repairs are made to electric hook-up poles.

On April 18, the lake was 5.34 feet over its capacity of 920 mean sea level. On May 2, the level had dropped to 922.16.

Lake Nocona closed the same week, but reopened on April 27. As of May 3, it is at 828.02, slightly above its capacity of 827.5 msl.

 

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JBD Bass Tournament postponed

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Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.

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AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

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Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.

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Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

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The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.

Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.

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