COUNTY LIFE
Outdoor movie night this Friday in Bowie
Downtown Outdoor Movie Night has even more fun surprises in store for the public on July 10. Not only is the movie free, but also the concessions offer that perfect treat for those craving snow cones, hot dogs, popcorn and candy.
For the July showing at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.) will be a family and pet classic, “Homeward Bound.”
Prior to the showing, there will be an Adopt-A-Pet opportunity hosted by the Bowie Animal Shelter starting at 7 p.m. downtown in the Customer Service Center (finance parking lot). Find that furry, snuggly friend to bring home and love.
“We are excited about the upcoming events Community Development continues to bring to our town,” said Bowie Community Development Board President Traci Robertson. “From Outdoor Movie Night to our second Annual Reds, Whites, & Brews and Food Trucks Too! to the ever-popular July Jam tradition, this next month will be full of great activities for all.”
In “Homeward Bound,” a pup, a cat and a golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness mountains in a quest to reach home and their beloved owners. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for this fun, free movie on the inflatable screen.
The 22nd annual July Jam returns on July 27 to the Bowie Community Center West Hall, 413 Pelham Street in Bowie.
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoying a chicken meal with delicious homemade jams because it wouldn’t be July Jam without it.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the Championship Fiddler Competition during Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival on Oct. 5.
This attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills on stage in the Bowie Fire Hall on Oct. 5.
Along with the live fiddling entertainment, come hungry and be ready to outbid your neighbors at the silent auction or just stop by for a great meal, fellowship and soak in the air conditioning.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The Nocona City Council met this past week making plans for budget and tax rate hearings.
Councilors received a brief update on the 2024-25 budget preparations. City Secretary Revell Hardison said the final proposal is almost complete and they now await the arrival of the no-new revenue tax rate that will be reviewed by the council after it is calculated by the tax collector.
The proposal includes a tax rate increase of about 3% similar to last year and there will be a small increase in water and sewer rates, but Hardison said the final crunch on those will come after the tax rate projections arrive.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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