COUNTY LIFE
Chisholm Trail Rodeo Queen sought
Plans are already in the works for this year’s Chisholm Trail Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest.
The contest is searching for girls age 18 and under to participate June 9-11 in Nocona. The competition is based on 25% ticket sales, 25% appearance, 25% horsemanship and 25% personality.
A scholarship is awarded to the queen winner, a saddle certificate to the princess winner, along with many other prizes.
An informational meeting for those interested in participating will be scheduled for May at the Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena in Nocona where tickets will be handed out and the rules explained. Those interested also may call Sherry Brown, 940-841-2044 or Tracy Oswald, 972-979-8962
The City of Bowie will host the Carter BloodCare bus for a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 303 N. Mason. The sign-up link is greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/169077.
Bowie Community Development hosted the annual July Jam concert and dinner on July 25 with more than 135 attending. Fiddlers from around the region took part in the concert. This event supports the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival Fiddle Contest in October.
Top photo – Marty Elmore and friends opened the musical evening. (News photos by Barbara Green)
One week into city and school election filings only a few incumbents have filled out their paperwork. Here are the people who have filed for the respective races.
Saint Jo City Council – Jack Dunn, incumbent.
Nocona City Council – Chuck Hittle, Yesika Rodriguez and Robert H. Fenoglio, all incumbents.
Bowie School Board – Guy Green, place five incumbent.
Forestburg School Board – Sandra Hensley (I) and Alexia McArthur.
Filing continues through Aug. 17 for the Nov. 3 elections
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