NEWS
Bowie City Council meets on Monday night
Members of the Bowie City Council will consider appointments to several boards when they meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 in regular session.
New business topics dominate this week’s agenda.
A resolution authorizing an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for water system improvements will be reviewed. City Manager Bert Cunningham said this is a continuation of the previous process where the city did not score high enough to receive funding. He explained there was leftover money as some of those who qualified for funding have declined for whatever reason, so applicants have been asked to formally apply.
The City of Bowie had applied for $9.3 million in assistance to replace its water and sewer lines.
The planning and zoning commission will offer a recommendation on a Victron Stores request to replat 9.59 acres creating two lots in the Gateway of Bowie addition at U.S. Highway 287 and Farm-to-Market 1125.
A series of four appointments will be considered for the Bowie Library board, along with reappointments to the Bowie Economic Development Corporation 4A and 4B Boards.
Those being considered for the library board are: Judy Hill, Janell Rodgers, Thelma Roth and Karen Milchanowski.
Reappointments to the 4A board are: Tim Biles, Dean Myers and Carla Swofford. Reappointments to the 4B board are: Todd Brown, Blake Enlow, Alan Miller and Ward Wallace.
A possible change to the Bowie Public Library Constitution and By-Laws also will be presented and a new chairperson for the Hotel-Motel Tax Board will be named from the council.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will offer his itemized report on an array of topics including American Hat activities, the Neighborhood Watch program, Texas Water Development Board, Community Development Block Grant Tour and the water line planning at Lee and Patterson Streets.
An executive session is set for legal consultation on contemplated litigation
NEWS
Montague County lifts burn ban
Montague County Judge Kevin Benton has signed an order lifting the outdoor burn ban effective Oct. 7.
Persons are still urged to be cautious when they are out working in the countryside to avoid any spark that could cause a wildfire.
NEWS
Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival schedule, downtown map
Oct 2
5-8 p.m. – Fall Sip & Stroll With Me, throughout downtown Bowie. Purchase the required armbands and wineglass at 101 E. Pecan or at a participating merchant for $15. Fiddlers will be jamming and horse-drawn carriage rides
Oct. 3
8 a.m. – Pickleball Tournament at The Blade in Pelham Park.
9-10 a.m. – Fiddler registration, Bowie Fire Hall, 203 Walnut
10 a.m. – Championship fiddler’s contest begins.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Piston Heads Auto Club Antique and Classic Car Show, Tarrant Street between Mason and Smythe. Registration 9-11 a.m., awards at 3 p.m. Mason and Smythe for entrance
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Heritage Market with food vendors, crafts, gifts, home decor and more. Set up on the plaza area on Smythe Street. Kid’s Coop inflatables and pedal cars on the bank parking lot. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Montague County Creative Arts exhibit and contest at the Bowie Library, 301 Walnut.
11:30 a.m.- Pumpkin sweep contest, egg toss and egg race games in front of the main stage on Smythe Street.
2 p.m. – Art exhibit awards reception at the library.
3 p.m. – Drawing for a bass guitar at fiddler stage in the fire hall,
3 p.m. – Piston Heads Auto Club Show awards, show registration table on Tarrant Street.
Live performances – Main Street stage on Smythe
10 a.m. – Bowie Youth Cheerleaders: Pee-Wee third and fourth graders.
10:30 a.m. – Bowie Intermediate students (third-fifth grade).
11 a.m. – Bowie youth cheerleaders: Juniors fifth and sixth graders.
11:15 a.m. – Ava Layne Bryan, 13-year-old singer from Alvord.
Noon – Bowie youth cheerleaders: Midgets first and second graders.
12:15 p.m. – Rising Stars Performing Arts Center.

NEWS
Hymns for the Hungry to support God’s Table
Hymns for the Hungry is an event organized by Bowie First Methodist Church to benefit God’s Table, the food ministry operated out of First Freewill Baptist Church of Bowie six nights a week.
This event allows surrounding churches or organizations to share their gift of music to benefit God’s Table. This year’s Hymns for the Hungry will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham.
Admission fee is $1.00. Last year, this event raised more than $15,000 thanks to local sponsors and community’s participation. God’s Table depends on this fundraiser which is operated by volunteers from across the community.
Help by attending this event and supporting God’s Table. “Meal deals” of a hot dog, chips, and drink will be served for $5. Dessert is by donation.
Cakes will be auctioned off intermittently throughout the event, and anyone is welcome to bring one to donate. Drawings for gift cards to local establishments also will take place. All proceeds will go directly to God’s Table, which is now feeding approximately 100 people each night.
If you would like to participate or need more information call or text Jarae Scruggs @ 940-841-1212, or you may call the Bowie First Methodist Church office directly at 940-872-3384.
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