COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days seeking a 2021 rodeo queen, Little Miss
The Jim Bowie Days Association is looking for young women to compete in the 2021 Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Queen contest.
Little Miss is open to girls ages 13 and under, while the rodeo queen is open to those ages 14-21 as of June 1, 2021. Contestants must provide a sponsored entry fee of $25.
All contestants also must attend a virtual pre-contest meeting at 7 p.m. on June 1. Application and contestant photo due at that time.
For virtual meeting information or if you have a conflict call Shalee Rater. Contest will be held on June 25. Horsemanship will be at 8 a.m. at the Jim Bowie Arena. Brunch and interviews will be immediately after horsemanship. Time will be allotted to change clothes.
Contestants also will be required to ride Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in the grand entry and rodeo, attend Saturday morning parade in downtown Bowie at 10:30 a.m. and every event during Jim Bowie Days.
The contest application is available on the JBD website. For virtual meeting and contest requirements call or text Shalee Rater at 254-979-5780.
Rodeo queen prizes include a saddle certificate from Teskey’s, $500 college scholarship, clothing allowance and more. Little Miss prizes are a saddle certificate from Teskey’s, clothing allowance and more.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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