COUNTY LIFE
Western art show, sale opens Saturday at TNT
The Chisholm Trail Western Art Show and Sale will be July 1 through Aug. 15 at the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum in Nocona.
This is a western-theme show celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail being celebrated this year.
According to show organizers the entries should represent the late 1800s time period of the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas. Ideas were suggested from cattle drives, cowboys, cows, horses, life in western towns. This is the art association’s first western art show and sale.
Categories will include 3-D, stand alone sculpture such as metal, pottery and glass; digital art/photography; painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels and mixed media on canvas, board or paper; hanging fabric, tapestries, glass, metal, etc; and youth division for those under age 18.
An opening night reception for artists is planned on July 1 at the museum. Jack Milchanowski, one of the show organizers, said as of Monday they have received 45 entries for the show.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.
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