COUNTY LIFE

Hollywood pair settles into their new home in Bowie

Published

5 years ago

09/25/2021

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
How does an aspiring film director and writer who has spent the last 17 years in New York and Los Angeles end up in Bowie?
For Jenna Payne and her husband, Levi Bailey, they were like many folks at the start of the pandemic when their professions went remote. Levi’s parents lived in Celina, so the couple decided to take the leap leaving their one-bedroom LA apartment for the open spaces of Texas.
Their path to home ownership was rocky with contracts that fell through and unworkable financing. At a certain point they just needed a house they could afford when one in Bowie came across their radar.
“We were in a one-bedroom in LA that was cheap for there, but much more than our current mortgage so we decided to leave. We had quite a few hiccups on our way to home ownership when we finally got this one last December and we’ve been here since March. It is a cute house in a nice neighborhood on Lowrie Street, and Bowie is convenient to get to other larger cities,” explains Payne.
Both Jenna and Levi are in the film business, but also have day jobs.

Read the full feature in your weekend Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

Tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

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5 days ago

09/10/2026

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Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.

This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.

COUNTY LIFE

Art of the Song adds youth art events

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2 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.

COUNTY LIFE

Tales ‘N’ Trails board readies annual fundraiser

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2 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.