NEWS
A full week of fun for Jackrabbit homecoming
A full week of activities is planned for the All Classes Bowie High School Homecoming Oct. 4-9.
Each day will feature a different dress-up theme for students and staff beginning with PJs on Monday, followed by Twin Day, Neon Day, Space Day and Maroon Out to end the week.
The homecoming parade will roll through downtown at 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 6. It will be followed at dark by the Bowie Independent School District Athletic Booster Bonfire at Selma Park
The BHS JV football team will take on Peaster JV at Peaster at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 7.
The Lady Jackrabbits will battle Henrietta at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at the high school gym.
Friday begins early with the elementary school pep rally at 8 a.m., followed by the intermediate pep rally, the Advanced Rehab Pep Rally at 9:30 a.m. and climaxing at 10:23 a.m. for the high school pep rally. Junior high students will attend this one.
Visit the Jackrabbit alumni reception room at the high school library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9. It is a great spot to see old friends and stay connected with your class.
That night the Bowie Jackrabbits take on Peaster in football at 7:30 p.m. in Jackrabbit Stadium. Homecoming court activities will take place during half-time ceremonies.
The Alumni Board has planned an alumni dance from 8 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Pelham Park Pavilion. A deejay will be provided.
In the mid-week Bowie News don’t miss the Jackrabbit Scrapbook in honor of the all class reunion, featuring history and lore of the Rabbits.
NEWS
Severe thunderstorm watch issues
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 193
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
9:05 PM CDT FRI MAY 8, 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 193 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00 AM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
COLLIN
COOKE
DELTA
DENTON
FANNIN
GRAYSON
HOPKINS
HUNT
JACK
LAMAR
MONTAGUE
WISE
YOUNG
NEWS
Bowie City Council meets on May 12
The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
NEWS
Commissioners to meet on May 11
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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