COUNTY LIFE

Nov. 8 election filing is moving slow

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2 years ago

08/06/2022

Almost two weeks into filing for the Nov. 8 elections, only a few incumbents have submitted their paperwork.
Filing began on July 25 and will continue through Aug. 22. There are city council races in Bowie and Saint Jo, plus school board races in Bowie, Saint Jo, Gold-Burg, Forestburg and Prairie Valley.
As of Monday no filings have been made for the Bowie City Council election. Three places are on the ballot: North ward presently filled by Laura Hefley; East ward filled by Terry Gunter and East ward served by Kristi Bates. These are two-year terms.
Jeff Jackson has filed to run for another term in place three on the Bowie School Board. Place four filled by Daniel Deweber also will be on the ballot.
The two-year unexpired term in place six also is on the ballot. Lee Hughes was appointed in November 2021 to serve until the next election, which leaves two years on the term.
The Saint Jo City Council will have a mayoral race and fill two council positions. Those are filled now by Mayor Tom Weger and Councilors John Dunn and Leroy Voth.
The Saint Jo ISD will see two places open on the ballot with incumbents Mike Martin and Rodney Scwirczynski.
In Gold-Burg ISD Incumbent Raymond Rhyne filed for re-election. The district has four places on the ballot including Rhyne and they are filled by Adam Garcia, Brandy Hamilton and James Martin. Garcia was named to the board to fill a mid-term vacancy in 2020.
All four incumbents on the Prairie Valley School Board have filed: David Allan, Brant Carpenter, Cathy Goolsby and Ricky Roberts.
There have been no filings at Forestburg ISD which has four places up for election on its board. They are presently held by Charlie Lanier, Skip Mann, Billie Poirot and Joann Pople.

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

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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)

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Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

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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.