COUNTY LIFE
Helen Hightower wins May Yard of the Month
Congratulations to Helen Hightower, 708 Lee, the May winner of The Bowie News Yard of the Month contest for spring/summer 2022.
The independent judges noted Hightower’s overall yard was very well manicured with a variety of plants and shrubs.
Residential yards nominated this month included: 509 S. Mill, 804 Sanders, 1011 Lowrie, 1100 Garlington, 800 Bennett, 813 Woodland, 507 Hall, 700 Meadow Lane, 807 Garlington, 608 Miller and 1510 Matthews. The judges also commented on the Pecan Street Cafe asking if it could be considered due to its pretty gardens, however, this contest is only for residential yards, but the judges asked for it to be mentioned.
Thanks to spring rains and sunshine, local gardeners can expect a great season of growing and we encourage everyone to submit a beautiful yard from your neighborhood.
Submit your nomination by calling 872-2247 or email [email protected].
Read more on this story in the mid-week Bowie News.
The last big holiday of 2024 arrives on Dec. 31 with News Year’s Eve.
Most government offices and the post office will be closed on Jan. 1. The Bowie News office will close on Dec. 31 and on Jan. 1.
The Bowie News will have an early print deadline on Monday and go out to readers one day earlier on Tuesday. The print edition will be delivered to the post office and racks, while the e-sub will also go out on Tuesday morning.
Bowie Community Development presented awards to the window decoration contest during the Candy Cane Sip & Stroll. Gaylynn Burris of the BCDB presented Rustic Wings/Belle Rose Boutique with the first place award. Second place went to Rustic Rose Furniture and Treasures. Studio 81 Tattoos and Hwy 59 Boutique were third and fourth place winners. The contest is sponsored by Bowie Community Development.
See photos of all the winners in the weekend Bowie News.
Jan. 1, 2025 is the first day of a new elected term for many Montague County officials. There will be a swearing-in ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 in the courthouse annex.
The public is invited to attend with refreshments to follow.
Officials being sworn in are: Sheriff Marshall Thomas, County Attorney, Commissioner One Roy Darden, Commissioner Three Mark Murphey, Constables Jerry DeMoss and Harvey Johnson and Tax Assessor Kathy Phillips.
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