COUNTY LIFE
All-western parade kicks off Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, January, 11, 2022 – Everyone loves a parade and the streets of downtown Fort Worth will be filled with the sights and sounds of horses, riders, marching bands and wagons – pulled with authentic horsepower – on Jan. 15 when the Fort Worth Stock Show’s All-Western Parade beginning at 11 a.m.
More than 120 organizations, including an impressive 2,000 horses, are entered in this year’s parade. Entries categories include: Riding Clubs / sheriff posses; floats / horse-drawn vehicles; and 3) bands and marching groups. The stock show’s parade has stuck its historical roots.
“It’s fascinating to realize that a parade was used to draw people to the first Stock Show in 1896 which was held under some trees near Marine Creek on the city’s Northside,” said Stock Show President and General Manager, Bradford S. Barnes. “While this year’s will certainly be a larger parade, it still carries the spirit of that first Stock Show in full western flare.” The words “All Western” have true meaning; no motorized entries are allowed. One exciting aspect will be the appearance of the celebrated Budweiser Clydesdales, who will also appear at the Stock Show’s rodeo beginning January 21. The impressive group of eight equines will also be on exhibit in the Burnett Building at the Will Rogers Memorial Center during the Stock Show’s full 23-day run.
The 2022 parade will navigate from the Tarrant County Courthouse on Main Street, proceeding south through Sundance Plaza to 9th Street, turn west on 9th Street to Houston Street, then flow north on Houston Street ending back at the Tarrant County Courthouse. The parade is free to the public, but reserved seating is available.
Reserved Seating / Ticket Purchases: Tickets can be purchased by calling 817-877-2420 or at the Dickies Arena Box Office located at 1911 Montgomery Street – southwest side of the venue. Ticket sales end at noon on Thursday, January 13. Reserved seating is available in Sundance Square for $25 and the Fort Worth Convention Center on Ninth Street for $15. Sundance Square ticket holders can enjoy face painting and other activities. With each reserved seat purchased, patrons will receive a one-day general admission ticket to the Stock Show (rodeo performances not included).
Bowie Independent School District Trustees accepted the recommendations for professional educator contracts with a few on hold as they await certification, as well as some staff who have indicated they may retire or resign.
The board met Monday night and Superintendent Blake Enlow said there are a few staff members who have said they plan to leave, but have not “formally” resigned. The board reviewed the list of contract offers in executive session and back in open session approved the list with stipulations for those finishing up certifications.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The springtime tradition of Cruisin’ Nocona on May 3-4 with lots of family fun activities. This is the 11th annual event.
Enjoy the popular Poker Cruise on May 3 as drivers travel a 120-mile trek through the countryside of Montague County enjoying several stops along the way before looping back to Nocona for lunch.
Early-bird registration is $50. Forms are available at the Nocona Chamber of Commerce office at 304 Clay St. #3 or go online to Nocona.org/events to get a form. After April 25 the cost goes up to $65.
There will be on-site registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. that day at 915 E. U.S. Highway 82, where the cruise starts at 10 a.m. Each driver gets a goodie bag with a Cruisin’ Nocona T-shirt and ticket for the cruise lunch. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased for $20.
First-third place prizes will be awarded to the best poker hands.
On May 4 downtown Nocona will be filled with classic cars and big trucks for Cruisin’ Car Show. This is the second year to include the big trucks set up along Clay and West Walnut Streets.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 cars and pickups, top five motorcycles, Big Truck People’s Choice and Big Truck that traveled the farthest to the show. All makes and models welcomed. Forms are available on the chamber’s website.
The car show will have registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clay and W. Walnut with judging from 1-3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 4 p.m. at the H.J. Justin Building, 100 Clay.
The May 8 deadline is almost here for the 2024 Keepsake Graduation section produced by The Bowie News. It is the only section where you will see senior photos of every high school in Montague County and Bellevue.
If you want to honor your graduate with a special ad or your business wants to congratulate a working senior, call 872-2247 or print a copy of the submission form at bowienewsonline.com. The section will publish on May 22.
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