COUNTY LIFE

Warming centers opened to help during power outage

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4 years ago

02/16/2021

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A trio of emergency warming centers have been set up across Montague County.

The Bowie Community Center is open to assist those who may not have power or heat at their homes.

Late Tuesday Montague County Judge Kevin Benton said the Montague County Cowboy Church was opening its fellowship building as a warming center and are going to make attempts to keep it open 24/7 at this time. Staff was on the scene working to set up.

The warming center set up at the Saint Jo School cafeteria was moved to the Saint Jo Fire Hall, 101 S. Meigs.

The Saint Jo Fire Department and the City of Saint Jo are coordinating together with the Saint Jo ISD to offer a warm place during the power outage. The Saint Jo ISD cafeteria is now open for residence without power to come and warmup.

The Saint Jo Fire Department Facebook stated the following:

Life Safety is our Top Priority.
COVID19 Measures are in place.
We are able to provide a warm place and electricity for medical devices (oxygen, nebulizers, etc).
This is a temporary measure to help mitigate power outages in the area. The goal in establishing this site is to help our vulnerable population survive this extreme weather event.
You can contact Scott Thomas or Colton Thomas at 940-235-0654 for any questions.
Come to the north parking and enter by the cones.

COUNTY LIFE

ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

Published

3 days ago

06/16/2025

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Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.

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Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

Published

7 days ago

06/12/2025

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

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7 days ago

06/12/2025

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.