COUNTY LIFE

Published

5 years ago

08/10/2019

By BARBARA GREEN
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New Bowie Intermediate Principal Lee Ann Farris always knew she wanted to be a teacher.
As a child she would make little worksheets for her friends and then she would grade them as they played school.
The future educator adored her first grade teacher, Delores Clement, who later became “MeMe” to her. Another big influence was Delores’ daughter Kris, who was Lee Ann’s babysitter.
“Kris would bring her college work when she babysat me, and I just wanted to be like her. The Clements family had a big impact on me. Delores taught more than 30 years here and was a sweet, sweet lady I miss,” explains Farris.
Working in Bowie is a homecoming for the former Lee Ann Richardson, a 1995 graduate of Bowie High School and the daughter of Toni and Larry Richardson. The 42-year-old has been married to Brant Farris for almost 20 years. Brant is a Bowie High School coach and math teacher, and they are raising two children, Addie, sophomore and Boston, seventh grade.

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COUNTY LIFE

Commissioner’s court meets on Nov. 25

Published

3 days ago

11/23/2024

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Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.

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Bowie Fire Department celebrates its past year

Published

3 days ago

11/23/2024

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By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)

New firefighters were recognized for completing their firefighter I or II training.

Matthew Silcox and Nathan Cannon are pinned with their news badges by loved ones or family members. (Photos by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

‘Wine like a dog’ event to aid new county shelter

Published

3 days ago

11/23/2024

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The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].