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Back health program comes to Bowie Saturday

When your back is healthy, you hardly ever notice it. But at the first twinge of pain, you realize just how important your spine is to carrying out everyday activities. Walking, lifting, playing sports, even sitting at the dinner table may feel excruciating.
“Eight out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point during their lives,” explains Brandon Ohman, MD, a sports medicine and non-operative orthopedic specialist at United Regional Physician Group. “For some, the pain lasts several days or weeks. If it persists for more than three months, it’s considered a chronic condition. No matter what type of back pain you have, one thing’s for sure: It takes a toll on your quality of life.”
On June 16, take advantage of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Community Health Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bowie High School Cafeteria. You will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Ohman, as well as several other physicians and health professionals, and have the opportunity to speak with them about your condition or concerns.
For more information about the event, please visit https://www.unitedregional.org/event/bowie-health-event/.
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ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.
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Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

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

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.
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