COUNTY LIFE
Shebang auction online bidding opens Sept. 1 for Sept. 17 event
Shebang, the annual fundraiser for Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will take on a patriotic theme this year celebrating the red, white and blue on Sept. 17.
Everyone is invited to join in for an evening of fun with a live auction, bucket and silent auctions, live music and a delicious dinner. Doors open at 6 p.m. in the H.J. Justin Community Room at 100 Clay Street in downtown Nocona.
This is the museum’s primary fundraiser for the year, and this is the 12th year of operation. Tickets are $50 a plate or buy a table for eight at $350. Call the museum at 825-5330 to reserve a place.
The dinner menu will feature marinated bacon-wrapped pork loin, Tuscan-style green beans, cheesy garlic potatoes, tossed salad and dessert. It is BYOB.
This year’s live auction will start early with an online presence on the museum’s website. Online bidding begins at midnight on Sept. 1 and ends at noon on Sept. 16. Also you can stop by and place a bid at the museum.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
Ollie Gaston is the 2026 winner of the Bowie Education Foundation four-year scholarship.
Gaston is the daughter of Kassidy Gaston and the late Ira Gaston. She will receive a $32,000 scholarship paid out at $4,000 a semester across four years. The recipient plans on pursuing a career in radiology.
First runner-up was Caysen Latham, who receives a $16,000 scholarship ($2,000 a semester across four years). Heidi Siebert is second runner-up receiving $5,000 in a one-time payment scholarship.
Read the full story in Thursday’s Bowie News.
Let’s celebrate all the Montague County and Bellevue graduates as they are showcased in this special section, the one one in the area to feature every senior. Congratulations too the graduates and make sure to share your selfies and family candid photos on our Facebook page.
Five Montague County high schools will present their seniors with diplomas during ceremonies on their campuses.
Meet the valedictorian and salutatorian from each school in today’s Bowie News. Also inside the edition find the Graduation Keepsake Section featuring photos of seniors from every county school and Bellevue.
Bowie High School
Graduation for the 2026 class of Jackrabbits will be at 8 p.m. on May 22 at the high school stadium.
Read the full story and meet all these honor graduates in your Thursday Bowie News.
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