COUNTY LIFE

Local schools make strides or maintain in 2022 state ratings

Published

3 years ago

08/20/2022

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo Independent School Districts were the only ones to receive “A” grades in the Texas Education Accountability ratings released this week, but Montague and Forestburg also made big strides from the 2018-19 rating.
These were the first A-F “report cards” since a two-year break during the pandemic when districts and campuses were not rated. That also was the first year all were given a letter grade.
The state reports 1,195 districts and 8,451 campuses were rated this year, with returns showing promising signs of progress in Texas’s efforts to catch students up academically. Driven by significant gains in student academic growth, 2022 saw 25% of districts and 33% of campuses improve their letter grade from 2019.
The ratings can be viewed at TXschools.gov. Users can search for specific schools and districts. The website crashed and had to undergo maintenance throughout Monday and into Tuesday afternoon when they were accessible.
Prairie Valley and Saint Jo ISDs, were able to maintain the A they were given in 2018-19; however, Forestburg ISD went from a D to a B, while Montague ISD went from C to A.

Read the full story with details from each school in Montague County in your weekend Bowie News.

COUNTY LIFE

ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

Published

2 days ago

06/16/2025

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Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.

COUNTY LIFE

Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

Published

6 days ago

06/12/2025

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

Published

6 days ago

06/12/2025

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.