COUNTY LIFE
Bowie area author releases new book
Meet local Bowie author, Stan Briney and get your personalized copy of his newest book, “Wheels in the Dust,” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Bowie Public Library.
Briney’s sixth novel is an action-packed, dramatic story that will take you on a virtual non-stop day and night stagecoach ride alongside the sacks of the U.S. Mail over the legendary 2,800-mile John Butterfield Overland mail route from Saint Louis to San Francisco during 1857 and 1858.
According to the book’s publisher, “this is a graphic and gripping story based on documented history that should keep the reader’s attention riveted to its last page.”
“You will share the interaction of the real and research historic individuals with my fictional characters during the creation and use of this epic route while characters during the creation and use of this epic route while the characters share their enormous trials while trying to complete the momentous and critically important American undertaking,” said Briney.
In addition to being a prolific author, Briney is an award-winning professional artist and sculptor. His illustrations and bronze sculptures can be found in private art collections, homes, offices and schools throughout the United States.
Read more about the author in your mid-week News.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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