COUNTY LIFE
‘Hat King’ named to 2021 class of Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
The late Keith Maddox, who established American Hat Company in Bowie in 2003, has been named an inductee into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame’s 2021 class.
The inductees were announced this week and will be recognized during March 4, 2021 ceremonies at Billy Bob’s Texas. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors those who have shown excellence in competition, business and support of rodeo and the western lifestyle in Texas. The induction ceremony also is the largest fundraising event for the Hall of Fame.
Along with Maddox the class includes: Bobby Cox, quarterhorse breeder; Bobby Kerr, who founded the hall in Hico in 1997; Taylor Sheridan, western performance horse industry and television producer; Stran and Jennifer Smith, he a professional roper and she an equine broadcast professional and creative designer for western wear; and the “King of western swing,” Bob Wills.
The induction ceremony will include live music, cocktails, a silent auction, cowboy cuisine and the induction ceremony. Visit the hall’s website at: tchof.com for tickets.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
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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