SCHOOL NEWS
Longtime Bowie school teacher remembered in display
As the new school year prepares to open Nostalgia decorated its windows to honor longtime teacher Serena Dodd who had a 49-year career in education when she retired on May 23, 1968. She came to Bowie in 1924 and spent most of the next 39 years in the first grade classrooms at South Ward School. Lanny Hunt, one of Nostalgia’s owners, and Vicki Jones created the unique display to honor Dodd who had an impact on multiple generations of students in Bowie. Jones and Hunt both can be seen in the second grade class photo in the display and recall their teacher with fondness. (Photos by Becky Winn)

SCHOOL NEWS
Bellevue alumni host fundraiser
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
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Forestburg High School students nominate homecoming royals
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Elementary staff hosting open house/curriculum night
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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