COUNTY LIFE
Paint the county blue to honor first responders
“Paint the county blue” is the theme for a July 18th candlelight and prayer vigil to show support for local law enforcement agencies and first responders.
This county-wide event will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Montague County Courthouse Veteran’s Memorial.
Guest speakers will include State Representative Drew Springer and Pastor Joe Caballero of the Montague County Cowboy Church.
T-shirts and water will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Peace Officers’ Angels Foundation, which assists all Texas peace officers injured in the line of duty.
Wear blue and attend to show your support for those who run toward danger protecting the citizens. For more information or to order a T-shirt call 894-2491.
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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