Bowie News is seeking the cutest pets

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8 years ago

07/12/2016

Pet owners who believe they have the most adorable pet in Montague County will have a chance to prove it during the Bowie News “Cutest Pet” contest.

Winners will win bragging rights and a spot in the first annual Bowie News “Cutest Pet” Calendar. The calendar will be available for purchase beginning in November.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Bowie Animal Shelter, Lucky Paws Animal Shelter and Easy Street Animal Shelter.

To enter your pet, email a picture of your animal to [email protected] or submit online to: www.bowienewsonline.com.

Submissions must include your name, day time phone number and the name of your pet.

Watch The Bowie News website for the gallery featuring all the submissions. A total of 26 entries have been received so far.

The contest winners will be revealed at the Bowie News Pet Fair on Oct. 8. Local animal shelters and pet-related businesses will be in attendance.

Those who would like to rent a booth for the fair may call Dani Blackburn at 940-872-2247 or email [email protected].

There is no fee however, any donations to the shelters are welcomed.

Make sure and check out the pet gallery on the webpage for the many adorable faces.

Commissioner’s court meets on Nov. 25

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2 hours ago

11/23/2024

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Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.

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Bowie Fire Department celebrates its past year

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6 hours ago

11/23/2024

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By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)

New firefighters were recognized for completing their firefighter I or II training.

Matthew Silcox and Nathan Cannon are pinned with their news badges by loved ones or family members. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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‘Wine like a dog’ event to aid new county shelter

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6 hours ago

11/23/2024

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The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].