COUNTY LIFE
Tales ‘N’ Trails conducting membership drive after difficult 2020

Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, Montague County’s largest museum focusing on all aspects of local history, is conducting a membership drive.
The board of directors invites you to become a member to help the museum operate and improve, as well as enjoy the many programs presented throughout the year.
All members receive free admission to the museum, located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona, for one year. That admission also includes special exhibits, lectures and member-only events, the newsletter and 10% off non-consignment items in the museum’s unique gift shop that features unique regional crafts and books by regional and national authors.
The membership levels are as follows:
Individuals – $35 a year.
Family – $50 a year for two adults, household children and visiting grandchildren.
Family and friends – $100 which includes all those in the family category, plus two guest passes.
Sustaining – ship – $250 per year with all the above benefits plus four guest passes and two meal tickets to The Shebang, the museum’s annual fundraiser.
Patron – $500 per year, all the benefits plus six guest passes and four tickets to Shebang.
Benefactor – $1,000 with all benefits, a listing on the newsletter and website and a 10% discount on rental of the Benton Room.
Visit talesntrails.org to learn more or to join
COUNTY LIFE
JBD Bass Tournament postponed

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.
COUNTY LIFE
AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

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.
COUNTY LIFE
Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

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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