COUNTY LIFE

Child welfare board launches CASA drive

Published

7 years ago

01/31/2018

The Montague County Child Welfare Board partners with other agencies to provide the “wrap around care” for county children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
One of those agencies is Court Appointed Special Advocates of Wichita Falls. A CASA is an advocate who becomes the voice of a child in court. CASAs get to know the child and speak up for their best interest in court, at school and with their Child Protective Services caseworker.
Lorra Lierly, chairperson of the Montague County Child Welfare Board, said these special advocates keep children from “getting lost in the system” and they are a very important asset to the children they serve.
Montague County continues to have about 100 children involved with CPS every year. The county is in need of more foster homes so local children can be placed within the county. There also is a need for additional CASA volunteers from Montague County to serve Montague County children.
In addition to more foster homes and more CASA Volunteers, Montague County needs a CASA worker from Montague County to work in the county said Lierly.

Read the full story in the mid-week News.

COUNTY LIFE

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

Published

13 hours 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

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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.