COUNTY LIFE

Bowie Chamber celebrates by presenting community awards

Published

2 years ago

01/25/2023

By BARBARA GREEN
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The 2023 Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet sparkled with its “Denim and Diamonds” theme Monday night as the community center filled with about 225 guests celebrating the 2022 accomplishments.
The evening opened with hors d’oeuvre and socializing in the big hall, then the curtains were drawn back and guests poured into the banquet hall to get their first look at all the beautifully decorated tables.
Fresh flowers, sparkling lights, glitter and diamond accents filled the tables. Once more chamber members were invited to decorate the tables to showcase their businesses.
The best decorated table awards were presented in the first-ever three-way tie. Those receiving the award were JCC Builders, Sue Swint Realty and Kory Hooks Auto Group.

The late ‘Miss Yaya” Yajaira Cachonegrete,
received the Community Support Award along with her Spanish Club. (Courtesy photo)

Top awards during the night went to James and Joan Cantwell, the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year Award recognizing volunteerism; Community Support to the Bowie High School Spanish Club and its leader the late “Miss Yaya” Yajaira Cachonegrete; Business of the Year to KNTX and New Membership Award to Kimber Creek Gift Shop and Wine Bar.

See full coverage in your mid-week Bowie News.

James and Joan Cantwell, recipients of the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year Award, are shown with their family members Jennifer Leedy, Judy and Arne Gelfert at the banquet. (Photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

Published

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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3 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

Published

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.