COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days 2019 kicks off
It’s rodeo time in Bowie as the 53rd annual Jim Bowie Days festivities are underway and continue through Saturday night.
The week opened with the annual bass tournament at Lake Amon G. Carter, followed by Added Money 4D Barrel Races on Monday and the first time of youth rodeo on Tuesday featuring speed events for barrels, poles
On Wednesday youth rodeo wraps up with timed events in breakaway roping, ribbon roping, tie-down roping
Mutton bustin’ for youngsters six and under starts the youth rodeo each night at 6:30 p.m. There is a limit of 10 contestants each night with pre-registration on Monday. There is no charge at the gate to cheer on these future rodeo stars.
Thursday will be the first night of UPRA/TCRA sanctioned rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. It will feature all the traditional rodeo events from bulls
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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