COUNTY LIFE
Fantasy of Lights Parade awards presented
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the 25th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Thursday. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The 25th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolled through downtown Bowie Thursday night and while it may have been delayed six days due to the weather the crowds were excited to view the holiday kick-off Thursday night.
Farmer’s Insurance won sweepstakes for best overall float. Clay Riddle won first place community non-profit and Cub Scouts Pack 116 and Girl Scouts were second.
Advanced Rehabilitation and Health Care won first place business with the Paul Nelson Company second.
Kalli Reed, Little Miss Jim Bowie Days, won first in equestrian and Alyssa Stephenson, Miss Jim Bowie Days, won second.
Big Daddy’s Towing won first place decorated vehicle and Rock R/Randy Hudson and Bandit Recycling won second.
See many of the winning floats featured in the weekend News.
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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