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Springer throws hat into ring for emergency election to fill State Senate seat 30

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State Representative Drew Springer, (R-Muenster) wasted little time Sunday in announcing his candidacy for the district 30 state senator emergency election on Sept. 29 called by Gov. Greg Abbott that morning. .
On Aug. 23, Abbott announced the Sept. 29 emergency special election to replace Pat Fallon, district 30 state senator.
Earlier in August the Texas Republican Party nominated Fallon to be on the ballot representing the 4th Congressional district. He replaces former U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, (R-Heath) after Ratcliffe became the director of national intelligence.
Fallon resigned his Texas Senate seat effective Jan. 4 with two years remaining on this ending Jan. 1, 2023.
Springer announced his candidacy Sunday afternoon which included Fallon’s endorsement. Springer has served in District 68 of the Texas House since 2013.
The other candidate is Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther, who made national headlines defying Abbott’s executive order to shut down her beauty salon during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There also have been rumors Denton Mayor Chris Watts may jump into the ring since he appointed a campaign treasurer for the Senate seat two days after Fallon became the nominee.
The deadline for submission a name for the ballot is 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 and early voting will begin on Sept. 14.

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Hanging of the Green arrives Saturday

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Bowie will begin dressing up downtown during the annual Hanging of the Greens starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16.
On Saturday morning volunteers will gather to hang lighted garland and wreaths on the nearly 100 lamp posts throughout downtown Bowie. These sparkling decorations will light up the area for the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival the weekend of Dec. 7, as well as throughout the holiday season.
Any citizen, family, student, civic group or club is invited to take part. Those with questions may call the BCDB office at 872-6246. Volunteers will meet at city hall across from the BCDB office at Pecan and Mason to receive their supplies. Please bring along a step ladder.

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‘Candy Cane’ Christmas coming to Bowie Dec. 7

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It’s going to be a “Candy Cane Christmas” in Bowie this year during the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival on Dec. 7.
Event host, the Bowie Community Development Board is planning a full weekend of activities to help launch the holiday season in Bowie.
The lighted parade is one of the weekend’s highlights and those wishing to enter should remember the deadline is Nov. 16.
Dec. 6
Festival weekend begins with Sip & Stroll With Me from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Throughout downtown participating merchants invite strollers to enjoy wine or other drinks, and other holiday munchies as they shop stores and meet retailers. There will be live music, a holiday photo booth, carriage rides and of course lots of shopping.
Wristbands may be purchased at any of the participating merchants for $15. Strollers will receive a wine glass with their wristband, but they also are welcome to use a previous glass. Proceeds go toward downtown beautification projects.
Dec. 7
Saturday offers a full array of family-fun activities to enjoy from pancakes to floats.
The City of Bowie Fire Department welcomes families to enjoy free Pancakes with Santa from 7 to 10 a.m. at the fire hall, 203 Walnut. Toy drive donations will be accepted and there will be photos with the Big Guy.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Speaker calls veterans ‘living examples’ for civic responsibility, leadership

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County celebrated its veterans Monday during a program at the courthouse annex in Montague.
The young men of the Trail Life Troop 1309 of Bowie posted the colors offering the American and Texas flags, followed by the American Heritage Girls Troop 1031 also from Bowie who gave the pledge of allegiance. Thad Murphy gave a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.
Jerry “Doc” Cody, Forestburg, was the guest speaker sharing a bit of his experience as a U.S. Army veteran. Cody is an active volunteer with the county veteran services office, which hosted Monday’s program.
After being drafted, he was inducted into the Army on June 13, 1967. After completing basic combat training, Cody went to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio where he trained as a combat medic.
After a 12-day leave he was sent to Vietnam where he served in the Central Highlands assigned to the 2/17th field artillery.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

Top photo – speaker Jerry Cody.

Members of the American Heritage Girls Troop 1031 and the Trail Life Troop 1309 posted for a photo at the Montague County Veterans Monument following Monday’s special program at the annex where they posted the colors and performed the pledge, along with welcoming guests at the door. (Photos by Barbara Green)
Guests at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the courthouse annex visited the county memorial on the courthouse square.
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