COUNTY LIFE
Early voting opens smooth
Texans will have two weeks to cast ballots early in the Nov. 5 general election as voting got underway Monday and continues through Nov. 1.
Statewide voters will be asked to consider 10 proposed constitutional amendments. At the local level, the City of Bowie and Bowie Independent School District have elections.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said the opening day ran smooth with 72 voters casting ballots, primarily in the Bowie races.
BISD has one contested race in place three as Jases Brown and Jeff Jackson run. Daniel Deweber is unopposed in place four. Neither of the incumbents ran.
On the Bowie City Council, there is a race for mayor as Gaylynn Burris is challenged by Bill Miller. Incumbent Councilor Wayne Bell is unopposed in precinct three.
Running for precinct one are Michael Christmas and Diana Higgins and in precinct two, Councilor Jason Love faces Jason Johnson.
Early voting is at: Bowie Bible Baptist Church, 1400 State Highway 59 North; Montague County Annex Community Room, 11339 State Highway 59N; H.J. Justin Community Center, 100 Clay Street, Nocona and Saint Jo Civic Center, 101 E. Boggess.
Early voting hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Extended hours are Oct. 22 and Oct. 31, 7 a.m. -7 p.m., only at the county courthouse annex location.
Visit the county website for sample ballots and constitutional amendment explanations: co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.SampleBallots.
COUNTY LIFE
ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)
Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.
It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.
The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.
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