COUNTY LIFE

Nocona Indians ready to celebrate homecoming

Published

6 years ago

09/17/2018

Nocona High School homecoming will take place this week.
Monday was Jersey Day and Tuesday is Disney Day for dress-up fun. There also was a blood drive planned for Tuesday. The Lady Indians were set to play at Melissa.
Wednesday is Dynamic Duo Day and the seniors will build the bonfire that will be lighted at 8 p.m. located at the old city dump ground on Airport Road.
Thursday will begin senior ring presentation day for the juniors at 11:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Cross country runs in Wichita Falls and JV football is at Valley View.
On Friday the annual homecoming pep rally was planned at Jack Crain Stadium at 12:06 p.m. The Indians were set to take on Valley View at 7:30 p.m.
The homecoming court will be presented during half-time ceremonies. See the court nominees in the mid-week News.

COUNTY LIFE

Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

Published

6 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

Published

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

Published

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)