COUNTY LIFE
Four run for Chisholm Trail Rodeo queen, princess
The 67th annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo will take place June 7-8 at the Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena in Nocona.
Rodeo tickets are $8 in advance from any rodeo queen and princess contestant. They are $10 at the gate.
The popular mutton bustin’ will take place at 7 p.m. each night. Registration will start at 6:30 p.m. with a $20 entry fee.
The grand entry will open the show each night at 7:30 p.m. with the rodeo following at 8 p.m. Some of the exciting events include ladies ranch bronc riding on Friday along with junior barrels for ages 16 and under, plus double-
The rodeo parade will be at 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 867-0165 to enter.
Saturday night after the rodeo, hometown entertainer Tanner Fenoglio will perform at the rodeo grounds. Your ticket to the rodeo gets you in.
The winner of the queen and princess contest will be unveiled Saturday night. Queen Maddie Ferguson will pass on her crown as will Princess Rylie Berend. Meet the four candidates for queen and princess in your mid-week Bowie News.
As summer opens, the third annual Music in the Park is planned for June 13 in Pelham Park.
This free musical evening will feature a unique array of musical talent to entertain as guests pull up their lawnchairs under the large oak trees. Hosted by the Bowie Community Center and R&K Sound Company, music begins at 4:30 p.m.
The Lowdown Drifters will be headliner with the opening acts of Jesse Wadsworth, Thad Murphy and the Monty Dawson Band of Bowie.
Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – ZZ Top Texas performed at the 2025 Music in the Park event. (News file photo)
There will be a Summer Kick-Off Health Fair for senior citizens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 11 at the Bowie Senior Citizens Center.
Join the group for a free chicken spaghetti lunch, door prizes and games. The Lions Club will host free eye exams and there will free blood pressure checks.
Questions can be directed to Cynthia Hawkins at 940-366-4960 or Ashlie McCarty at 940-500-8954.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members during the annual banquet on May 29 where awards were presented and businesses encouraged to “create a shared belief in the future.”
President Marie Molsbee welcomed the guests and introduced officers and members of the chamber board: Chris Fenoglio, vice president; Donna Lemons, secretary; Shelby Weaver, treasurer; and members, Corissa Miller, Emory Rodden, Heather Morris, Jason Castle, Jason Miller, Logan Manning and Maddie Ferguson.
Teresa Dirker was the guest speaker.
See all the awards from the chamber and Nocona Economic Development Corporation in your Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – Robert Fenoglio received the Nocona Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award, presented by President Marie Molsbee at last Friday’s banquet. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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