COUNTY LIFE
Unique classics revved up for ‘Cruisin’ Nocona
The Vicari Auction Company is returning to the “Classic Car Capital of Texas” of Nocona from May 12-14 for the fourth annual Cruisin’ Nocona and Vicari Car Auction.
The auction company joins the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, City of Nocona, Horton Classic Car Museum and Nocona Gas Junkies for three days packed full of activities. All of the old favorite events return along with a couple of new events by the Nocona Gas Junkies.
Activities kick off with open cruise registration from 3 to 7 p.m. on May 11 at the corner of Clay Street and Walnut Street. Drivers may also late register from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on May 12. The cost for registration is $65. Read the full story and see all the activities in your weekend News.
Pictured: a rare 1970 Corvette Stingray one of many classics that will be up for sale in next week’s Vicari Auction, the highlight of Cruisin’ Nocona next week. (Photo Vicari auction)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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