COUNTY LIFE

Richardson battles tumor a third time

Published

8 years ago

02/04/2017

By DANI BLACKBURN

No matter how far they go, once someone has been a part of Bowie they seem to remain a part of the small town community.

That has never been more evident than now as old classmates, friends and family rally around longtime Bowie firefighter and Bowie High School graduate Rayse Richardson, who now lives in Bryan, Texas, as he battles brain cancer for the third time.

“The great thing about being from a small town, such as Bowie, is that we develop friendships that last a lifetime,” said former classmate and friend Leah Throckmorton. “And for us, this means supporting our best friend through not only the fun times we’ve shared growing up through the years, but also through the times of need, through the bad news and the tears. We consider ourselves very lucky to have remained so close, even though some of us are no longer in Bowie.”

Richardson was first diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 21 after suffering two grand mal seizures on Aug. 24, 2006, while driving home from a motocross race with his dad Reyse Richardson. A Computerized Tomography scan done in the emergency room showed a mass in his brain.

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COUNTY LIFE

ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

Published

1 day ago

06/16/2025

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Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.

COUNTY LIFE

Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

Published

5 days ago

06/12/2025

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

Published

5 days ago

06/12/2025

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.