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Women in Ag Task Force meets July 19

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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service had a successful Women in Ag program to aid them in the Resources available to them.
The Montague Women in Ag Task Force has helped to develop more programs for women to attend. Now the Extension offiice is able to continue with the next program on July 19.
This tour will start out at the Bowie Community Center at 9 a.m. and attendees will carpool to the following locations.
Hot House Tomatoes production, take a look and ask questions at a local grower and see what it takes to make quality produce. Next on the agenda is a Watermelon patch, not necessarily new to the county, but it is another option for landowners to look at to diversify their property.
The tour will end at Dry Valley Dairy with a tour of the milking facilities and a taste test of the whole milk and cheeses as well. Lunch will take place at the dairy.
RSVP to [email protected] or call 940-864-2831.
The next program will be on Aug. 16 on small business plans and marketing your product or goods.

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Water wells, water system need check before winter freeze arrives

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As North Texas finally transitions towards cooler temperatures, community water needs change as well.
Preparing your home for freezing temperatures can save time and money, especially with meteorologists expecting El Nino to bring wintry weather to the Southwest United States. Use these tips from the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to winterize your house and well, all while saving a few gallons.
Now is the time to check fixtures in your home for leaks or moisture loss.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

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Christmas greetings and Santa letters inside your weekend Bowie News.

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In today’s edition enjoy the funny and touching letters to Santa submitted by children from across Montague County. Businesses also thank their customers for their patronage this past year with holiday greetings.

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First day of winter arrives

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It’s here, the first day of winter marked by the winter solstice at 4:21 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year, making it the “shortest day” of the year. Thankfully, after the winter solstice the days begin to grow longer and longer again and until the summer solstice, the first day of summer and the longest day of the year

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