COUNTY LIFE
Back the Blue event Tuesday evening
Citizens are invited to take part in a “Back the Blue” event on July 21 in Bowie.
Back the Blue will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 21 at the city finance building parking lot at 303 N. Mason.
This evening is an opportunity to show support to the members of the Bowie Police Department and allow residents to meet the officers and open up better lines of communication.
Funds raised from the activities will be donated for BPD to use for equipment or training or to assist in the event an officer is injured or killed.
The evening opens with a prayer from Pastor John Little of Victory Church, who also serves as police department chaplain. Mayor Gaylynn Burris will bring a welcome.
Police Chief Guy Green will be introduced and the officers attending. Chase the Police Dog from Paw Patrol also will attend to meet the children.
Bowie citizens and businesses are encouraged to put out blue ribbons on their homes, businesses and cars as a symbol of police support.
Jason Love is providing chopped barbecue sandwiches and chips for sale with a portion going to the police fund. Other food goodies are planned for the night.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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