COUNTY LIFE

4-H information program on Aug. 25

Published

6 years ago

08/19/2018

Mark your calendars for Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montague County Cowboy Church, 1600 Farm-to-Market Road 455 West, to learn more about some of the great projects you can participate in while having fun.
Youth can experience 4-H by becoming a member of a 4-H club, attending a 4-H camp or after-school 4-H programs. 4-Hers can compete with their projects in contests at the local, state, regional or national levels and attend conferences and events.
Projects you will get a chance to learn about hands on will include: Swine, horse, robotics, food and nutrition, clothing, quiz bowls, goats, rabbits and what clubs are available to join.
For information call the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service at 940-894-2831 or email: [email protected].

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

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7 hours ago

11/19/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

COUNTY LIFE

New flag poles installed at military memorials

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3 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

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3 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)