COUNTY LIFE
Election filings to open July 21
The date for filing in the Nov. 6 city and school board elections falls on July 21, but since that is Saturday the official paperwork is expected to begin Monday.
The majority of city and school districts across the county are expected to have elections. Filing will run through Aug. 20.
Three places are up on the Bowie City Council. They are presently filled by: Craig Stallcup, place one, Terry Gunter, place two and Chuck Malone, place three.
There are two places on the Bowie Independent School District elections presently filled by Jacky Betts, place one and Debbie Leonard, place two.
Gold-Burg ISD has four places up for election on the ballots and they are now filled by: Robert Barzano, Brandy Hamilton, Rebecca Horton and Raymond Rhyne.
Saint Jo ISD will have two seats on the ballot. They are held now by Leeton Phillips and Dee Weger.
Prairie Valley and Forestburg ISDs are expected to have elections along with the City of Saint Jo, but no specific details were available.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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