COUNTY LIFE
Include your pet’s birthday or memorial on the News Pet Calendar
The deadline is approaching to get your furry friends birthday on the first annual Bowie News pet calendar.
The cost is $10 and pet birthdays and event spots are available. Call the Bowie News office at 940-872-2247 or email ads@bowienewsonline.com by Nov. 4 to reserve your spot.
The calendars will be available for purchase by the end of November, just in time for Christmas.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Montague County animal shelters.
Winners of the Bowie News cutest pet contest will be featured in the 14-month calendar.
Enjoy photos of the most adorable animals in the area, ranging from a miniature horse to a sugar glider.
- According to the Farmer’s Almanac the autumnal equinox 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 P.M. EDT. Most Texans hope it is a signal for cooler temperatures, but that may be a bit longer.
- Equinox marks equal day and night as the Sun crosses the celestial equator.
- Astronomical fall starts at the equinox; meteorological fall begins on September 1.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2026?
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. .
| Year | Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M. | Friday, March 20 |
| 2027 | Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M. | Saturday, March 20 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M. | Sunday, March 19 |
| 2029 | Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M. | Tuesday, March 20 |
Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
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