COUNTY LIFE
Halloween Festivities Readied
Trick or Treaters are ready to dress up and fill their baskets as annual fall and Halloween festivities get started. Montague Independent School District has scheduled its annual Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the new gym.
There will be fun for the entire family with games, a bounce house, silent auction, bingo, a haunted house, cake, walk, sweet shop and a concession stand with burgers and hot dogs. All proceeds go directly back to the students in the school.
On Oct. 28, enjoy Trick-or-Treat night in Bowie, and don’t forget to stop by Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 204 Decatur. Events will include trunk-or-treat, hot dogs and chips. First Baptist Church Bowie also returns its trunk-or-treat from 5:30-7 p.m. The night of family fun includes free candy, popcorn and hot cider at the church’s main entrance at the corner of E. Tarrant and Cooper St.
Also that night, enjoy the Fall Festival and Haunted House by Bowie Class of 2024 at Bowie Junior High School. Activities include games, a bounce house, cake walk, live and silent auctions, face painting and concessions. Cost is $5 entry and $10 punch card. Proceed benefit Project Graduation 2024.
Over in Nocona, guests can enjoy the Clay Street Fall Festival in downtown Nocona from 1-3 p.m., including a costume contest and games, plus trunk-or-treat.
On Oct. 31, trick-or-treat in Saint Jo. The Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department will hand out candy beginning at 5 p.m. at the station. Share in the fun at the annual Trunk-or-Treat in Saint Jo on the square from 4;30-6:30 p.m., or until all candy is gone. Nocona also will conduct its trick-or-treat night on Oct. 31.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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