COUNTY LIFE
Leadership Montague County travels to state capitol
By LARRY VEALE
As occurs each legislative session, class members of Leadership Montague County experienced the opportunity to visit the state capitol in Austin and meet with a variety of elected officials and government agencies.
Since the state legislature is only in session in odd numbered years, both the 2016 and the 2017 classes attended along with current board members.
County Judge Rick Lewis (LMC class of 2013), City of Bowie Mayor Larry Slack, and several spouses and guests also participated in the trip.
Travelling by bus, the group arrived in Austin just in time for lunch at the landmark Scholz Garden. The group then headed to the state capitol building and met with State Representative Drew Springer on local issues coming before the legislature. They also met and had a photo opportunity with Governor Greg Abbott.
Read the full story in the mid-week 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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