COUNTY LIFE
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Authentic, positive, selfless, kind, humble and faithful are just a few of the words being used to describe Eduardo Cordero, Bowie High School ag. science teacher, who lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 3.
For the second time this year, the Bowie Independent School District family has lost another member, following the death of Rhonda Parr this past February.
Cordero, 41, has been working in BISD for the past eight years.
His funeral mass is at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at St. William’s Catholic Church in Montague with Father Albert celebrating mass.
Cordero was born Oct. 10, 1979 in Goliad, TX to Mariano and Antonia Cordero. He is survived by his wife, Shayne Knipe of Bluff Dale, his mother and brother Mariano Jr.
While he did not have children of his own, his family says, “He helped raise and mentor a number of youth in a way that parents just can’t sometimes. He motivated and lifted his students to spread his gentleness and kindness out into the world.” Cordero loved horses enjoying team roping and riding. See his full obituary in today’s Bowie News.
Reflections
Superintendent Blake Enlow said the high school and the BISD community lots a dear friend in Ed Cordero, sending thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and students.
“The number of lives changed by Mr. Cordero during his career is a number we will never know. He has left an indelible impact on Bowie High School and our community. We will miss our friend and colleague, but we will continue to pursue excellence in all our endeavors in an effort to make Ed proud of what the Bowie ISD students and teachers will accomplish. Even in our sadness it is a great day to be a Jackrabbit,” explained Enlow.
Read the full story with reflections from teachers, friends and students in the weekend Bowie News.
The Nocona City Council gave its budget proposal a final once-over before setting a public hearing for it and the proposed tax rate for Sept. 9 at 8 a.m.
Council members also heard from Blake McNew who is against the recently approved fee and registration process for golf carts and related vehicles.
Last month the council approved an ordinance that set forth registration requirements for these vehicles with a $50 registration fee. After several close calls and complaints from downtown business people and citizens on near misses with ATVs and golf carts driving unsafely downtown the council took the step to add the ordinance.
City Secretary Revell Hardison said after some discussion the council asked for it to be back on next month’s agenda with possible consideration for repealing the fee. After some research she added a person can go through the state to obtain a license plate for these vehicles and the local sticker would not be needed.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The staff of Texas Education Agency on Aug. 14 announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.
Almost all of the school districts in the county saw their district ratings increase or remain consistent, along with some of their campuses.
There were 1,202 districts and 9,105 campuses rated in 2026. Some 24% of both districts and campuses increased in rating compared to 2025.
Read the full story and see all the county ratings in your Thursday Bowie News.
2026 state accountability ratings
Bowie Independent School District – B, 80 of 100 points
Elementary/intermediate – C, 74
Junior high – B, 84
High school – B, 86
Bellevue ISD – A, 92
Forestburg ISD – B, 82
Gold-Burg ISD – C, 76
Montague ISD – A, 93
Nocona ISD – B, 86
Elementary – B, 80
Middle school – C, 79
High school – A, 94
Prairie Valley ISD – B, 88
Saint Jo ISD – B, 82
Elementary – D, 66
High school – A, 92
Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter will host the annual Clear the Shelter event from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 22.
The shelter is located at 1508 E. Wise. While this is a nationwide effort to recognize the work of animal shelters, their staff and volunteers, this also is a chance to support their efforts by attending the bake sale, silent auction and food vendors.
Adoptable dogs from the Bowie shelter as well as Easy Street Shelter of Saint Jo, Lucky Paws in Nocona and McCares of Montague will be present.
If your family is considering adopting a pet this would be a great time to visit with the animals and meet the volunteers who can tell you a bit about the animals. Prospective volunteers also are welcome, so ask your questions.
Staff from Cross Timbers Vet will be giving reduced price vaccinations.
There will be a prize drawing at noon for a bounce house and a Turtle Box speaker. Tickets are $5 each for a chance to win either prize. Drawing at noon.
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