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C&B Car Show welcomes 116 entries

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The Piston Heads Auto Club had a beautiful Saturday with 116 registered for the Chicken and Bread Days Car Show.
The Best of Show went to Ed DeMichele of Weatherford with a 1979 Red Chevy Chevelle.
James Scruggs, Bowie businessman and avid car collector, received the 2023 Tom Ballew Piston Head Auto Club Memorial Award presented by Bowie Community Development as he showed his 1964 Chevy Impala.
Best Paint winner was Jim and Jay Ann Massey of Boyd with a 1957 White Chevy Belair.
Best Interior winner was John and Sherry Kent of Bowie with 1968 Black/Red 1968 Chevy Camaro.
Best Engine went to Rory Morrison of Wichita Falls with a 1968 White Dodge Dart.
Bill Carlisle won the Distance Traveled Award coming from Chickasha, OK at 113 miles. And the Club Participation Award went to the Retro Rockhoppers of Weatherford, with five members present.
Special awards included the Sweet Boys Sweet Ride went to Brad Sherman of Bowie with a Red 1968 Pontiac Firebird. And the S & T Café and Grill award went to Adam and MaKynleigh Williamson of Bowie, with a Blue/White 1971 GMC C-15 Pickup.

Top photo – James Scruggs receives the 2023 Tom Ballew Piston Head Auto Club Memorial Award presented by Bowie Community Development. (Courtesy photo)

A colorful array of classic cars filled downtown Bowie Saturday for the Chicken and Bread Days Car Show hosted by the Piston Heads Auto Club. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Nocona American Legion Post hosting Family Fun Day

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Members of the American Legion Post in Nocona are planning a free Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27 at the post home at 801 W. U.S. Highway 82.
Bring the entire family out to enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, dart throw, temporary tattoos, balloon toss, plus hot dogs and hamburgers. Kiddos will need an adult with them.
Donations are always welcome, sponsored by American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

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Remember to discharge fireworks in legal, safe locations

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Fire officials remind residents that fireworks cannot be set off within the city limits of the county’s three incorporated cities of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo and violations could lead to a citiation for a Class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
The sale of fireworks runs through midnight on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged out in the country, but be cautious of their use to avoid any wildfire or injury.
In the Bowie area, fireworks may only be legally discharged at Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter on July 3 and July 4. Discharge at other times or locations may result in a ticket from city police who patrol the park.
While there is no burn ban on at this time, those using fireworks are urged to exercise caution due to possible wildfires fueled by the dry, windy conditions. Keep water available nearby when using fireworks.
High heat and wind also can create dangerous conditions for fireworks so please exert caution. Those who cause a wildfire can be held liable for any damage or injury.

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Dinosaur traveling museum to visit Bowie

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Are you ready to walk among the giants of the prehistoric world?
Bring the whole family to the Bowie Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 7 for a spectacular, free traveling museum experience.
In this prehistoric museum event get up close with massive dinosaur skulls, incredible fossil replicas, and ancient prehistoric fish and mammals from all over the globe. Hosted by the Friends of the Bowie Public Library, this hands-on exhibit is perfect for future paleontologists of all ages.
The center is located at 413 Pelham Street in Bowie and is completely free and open to the public.This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and The Friends of the Bowie Public Library.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonders of earth’s history. For more details on the exhibit, visit Dinosaur George Traveling Museum.

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