COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days festival on June 20-27

The 54th annual Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo is fast approaching June 20-27. This year the festival is starting on June 20 with a golf tournament at Twisted Oaks Golf Club in Bowie. Call 872-4000 for information. Tee times will be 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the two-man scramble.
At 6 am. June 21 fishermen can gear up for the annual bass tournament at Amon Carter Lake. The bass tournament will be hosted by the Bowie High School Bass Club. Last year’s event was a great success.
Barrel racers are invited to run the 4D Barrel Race on June 22 with added money. This will provide an opportunity to make a run in the arena before the UPRA/TCRA JBD rodeo later that week. Pre-entry for barrel race and expos will be from 10 a.m. to noon, text to 940-366-2812. Event officials said they will do their best to put riders on the requested expo page and they will save some spots on each page for walk-ups.
The JBD Youth Rodeo will be June 23-24 with speed events on Tuesday and roping on Wednesday. Mutton Bustin’ starts the events each night at 6:30 p.m. Call-ins for both speed and roping events will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 23 to Rodeo Secretary Tennile Green at 940 393-5118. There is no charge at the gate to cheer on these upcoming rodeo stars.
The Jim Bowie Days UPRA/TCRA Sanctioned Rodeo opens at 7:30 p.m. on June 25.
Read the full story on all the activities in your weekend Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday

The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
COUNTY LIFE
Five Montague County high schools graduate this weekend

Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
TNT plans its annual membership meeting

All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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