COUNTY LIFE

Teen’s hard work in the show ring is paying off

Published

2 years ago

02/19/2022

By BARBARA GREEN
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Mason Allan grew up in the show ring watching his older brother compete with Hereford cattle. It was inevitable he would follow family tradition, and his hard work has paid off big this past year with tremendous success as he winds down his high school career.
The 18-year-old is the son of Dave and Becky Allan, and a senior at Prairie Valley High School. The family moved here two years ago from Schulenburg in far south Texas to operate their Bar A Cattle company just north of Nocona. The family also operates Genesource, providing beef cattle semen from multiple elite breeds across the country.
Mason is big brother to Landrie, age 10, also a student at PV and little brother to Tyler, 21, a recent graduate of Texas Tech. He comes to his passion for showing cattle naturally as his father and his siblings showed at the same high level.
“I grew up in the show ring, some of my earliest memories are from the Fort Worth Stock Show. My dad’s family grew up showing cattle so it has always been our deal. I really enjoy the connection with people you meet and all the friends you make. The people are really what drive me to work harder. I also have gotten some great opportunities and it all drives me to keep going. It has become my passion,” explains Allan.

Read the full feature on this young showman in the weekend Bowie News.

Mason Allan with Rowdy as they recently showed and won big at the Fort Worth Stock Show. (Courtesy photo)

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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Summer is slowly ticking away as the first day of school nears.

First day dates
Aug 6
Gold-Burg ISD
Forestburg ISD
Aug. 7
Bowie ISD
Nocona ISD
Aug. 8
Prairie Valley ISD
Aug. 14
Saint Jo ISD
Aug. 15
Bellevue ISD

See The Bowie News Back to School section this Saturday and next Wednesday with supply lists and other details to help you plan the start of the new year.

COUNTY LIFE

Cash and Cline tribute concert a big hit

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2 days ago

07/24/2024

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The Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash tribute concert drew an enthusiastic crowd on July 19 at the Bowie Community Center. Performed by Lisa Irion and Bennie Wheels, the show featured many of the classic songs by both artists. (Photos by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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For a fun night out make plans to attend the 22nd annual July Jam starting at 6 p.m. on July 27 in the Bowie Community Center West Hall
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoy a chicken meal.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the championship fiddler competition during the Oct. 5 Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The contest attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills.
The event, hosted by Bowie Community Development, will feature a unique array of items up for bid in the silent auction plus a wide variety of homemade jams.
Hosted in conjunction with July Jam is the July Jam Poker Cruise presented by the Piston Heads Auto Club. This event starts at 9 a.m. with a $5 per hand entry and is open to anything with a motor.
The 60-mile cruise with three stops starts in Bowie Plaza and ends in the same location. Half of the proceeds goes to the winning hand with $5 charge for each extra card for hand. Buy as many as each driver would like. The other half of the funds raised goes towards the July Jam fundraising event.