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Youth fair competition fast, furious

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The 2022 Montague County Youth Fair got underway on Thursday with a bevy of livestock judging, along with shop and creative arts. The fair continued through Friday and on Saturday at 8 a.m. the swine show concludes the competition. The Clover Kids Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Montague County Agriculture Center in Nocona, followed by the Premium Sale at 6:30 p.m. Watch for your mid-week Bowie News that will feature the Winner’s Circles showcasing all the champions from the fair.

Wyatt Yowell gets his hen ready for the judging with a blow drying boost prior to the contest. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Madelynn Hopkins talks to the judge about her junior wood shop entry. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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Forestburg readies Christmas fest on Dec. 14

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The community of Forestburg will host its Christmas in Forestburg events on Dec. 14.
During the day there will be activities in town. From noon to 5 p.m. enjoy corn hole, live music, vendors, food trucks, a hay maze, kid’s activities and a fudge and wreath contests.
There is a chili cookoff from noon to 1 p.m., books with Mrs. Claus at 2:30 p.m., photos with Santa at 3 p.m., a tree lighting at 6 p.m. followed by a lighted parade at 7 p.m.
A dance at the city fire hall will wrap up the day after the parade.

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Mural unique to Nocona’s heritage going up in downtown

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Sunset artists Roger Whitaker and his wife, Rachel, continue to work on a new mural going up in downtown Nocona. Located on the south wall of the Gibbs Drug Store, the mural will represent Comanche Chief Peta Nokoni, for whom Nocona is named. Building owners Rusty and Carolyn Fenoglio along with several other business owners and residents sponsored the commission and worked closely with Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum to get the historical background, including verifying the correct name spelling. (photo by Larry Lemons)

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Santa letter deadline extended through Sunday

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The Bowie News has extended its Santa Claus letter deadline through Sunday, Dec. 8. These letters that arrive in time will be published in the Dec. 21 Christmas greetings edition.

We look forward to sharing all these touching and entertain letters. Santa’s mailbox is located in front of the The Bowie News, 200 Walnut. Forms are available on the webpage here or on the Facebook page. Print one out and submit it, or create your own.

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