COUNTY LIFE
Shelter volunteers tell county growth is sparking increased need for animal control
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
At Monday’s Montague County Commissioner’s Court meeting, volunteers with Lucky Paws Animal Shelter shared their concerns about the growth of the rural population which they believe is creating an increased need for more animal control.
Lucky Paws volunteers Jo Patrick, Patty Keck and Janet Barker attended the meeting for an agenda item that listed the Nocona shelter and Easy Street Shelter in Saint Jo. Patrick said one of the main Saint Jo volunteers was out of state visiting family.
Patrick said they get calls daily from Sunset, the Bowie area and Nocona Lake asking if the group will take the stray or unwanted animals often dumped in those areas.
“We refer a lot of the calls to the sheriff’s office, and many don’t have anywhere to go with the dogs. We take them when we have room, but we are getting overwhelmed,” said Patrick.
Read the full story in your mid-week Bowie News.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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