COUNTY LIFE
Christmas festival expands for its 32nd year
By Cindy Roller, Bowie Community Development
The countdown is on for the holiday season as the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival continues to expand Sip & Stroll and welcomes back the Amity Christmas Tour of Homes for the festival Dec. 1-3.
The Bowie Community Development Board, staff and volunteers are preparing for the Hanging of the Green at 10 a.m. on Nov. 18 in downtown Bowie.
New décor will adorn the downtown light poles and the Bowie Knife. Those interested in helping with this event may meet at Bowie City Hall, 307 North Mason Street, or call 940-872-6246 for more information.
Entry forms are available for the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. The theme for this year is “Sweet Tidings of Gingerbread.” All entries must be lighted.
There is a $250 prize for the sweepstakes winner, $100 for first place and $50 for second place in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicle, plus a special award for the best theme decorated first responder entry.
Deadline to enter is Nov. 17. Pick up forms at the Bowie Community Development Board office at 101 E. Pecan or on the city webpage cityofbowietx.com.
Read the full story on all the festival activities in your mid-week Bowie News.
The members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 27 in the courthouse annex.
Items on the agenda are as follows: Consent agenda, fueling energy and operations update from Pam Hughes Pak with Atmos Energy Corporation, proclamation naming June was Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the county, consider WiFi at new county animal shelter, consider Nortex Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt obligations (Sun Valley apartments), precinct one request to transfer $200,000 from reserves to gravel, precinct request to store fill dirt on Chance Simpson’s property in Ringgold and budget workshop.
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.
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