COUNTY LIFE
Congressional internships confirms Bowie graduate’s desire to serve in government
Bowie’s Caroline Gomez had an exciting summer as she interned for a Congressman in Washington, D.C., an experience she believes will assist in her future career she hopes to create in government service.
The Midwestern State University senior shares her experiences in the United States capital with Bowie News readers.
The 23-year-old is the daughter of Tracey Gilbow of Bowie and Victor Gomez, Hilton Head Island, SC. A 2019 graduate of Bowie High School, she is pursuing a double major in global studies and political science with plans to graduate in May, 2024.
By Caroline Gomez
What prompted you to seek out the internship since it is such a competitive process?
In early Spring, my academic advisor Dr. Veazey and one of my professors who is over the internship program Dr. Duff approached me and mentioned Midwestern State University was searching for a student to go to Washington DC for a Congressional Internship and thought I would be a good fit.
I was ecstatic and up for the challenge. It is a very competitive and extremely selective process. There can be upwards of 100 applicants per office and in some cases even more than that. Summers are particularly competitive because students are out of classes and can spend their summers interning.
I had my interview for Congressman Keith Self’s office in April. I heard back and learned I was given an offer. I was ecstatic. During the next few weeks I learned I was awarded a scholarship that would pay for all of my travel, housing and food expenses for the summer. I am the first student to receive the Congressman Mac Thornberry Scholarship. What a blessing this was. To the Thornberry family, thank you for your dedication to furthering student’s passions and education. This will be something I will be eternally grateful for.
Whose office did you serve?
I served in Congressman Keith Self’s office of Texas District 3. I truly cannot say enough good things about my “Boss.”
Read the full account of the internship in the weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: Caroline Gomez and Congressman Keith Self in the capital. (courtesy photo)
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
The Candy Cane Sip & Stroll With Me kicks off Fantasy of Lights Christmas weekend in Bowie on Dec. 6.
Bowie’s popular strolling event will be from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 6 throughout downtown. Participating merchants invite strollers to enjoy wine or other drinks and holiday munchies as they shop stores and visit retailers. There will be live music, a holiday photo booth and carriage rides.
Wristbands may be purchased at any of the participating merchants for $15. Strollers will receive a wine glass with their wristband, but they also are welcome to use a previous glass.
Proceeds go toward downtown beautification projects by the Bowie Community Development Board.
Participating merchants are: Rooted Souls Studio, Brandi’s Hair Salon, Beauty Bar + Co., Sharing the Love of Dolls, Broke Gals Boutique, Culpepper’s Trading Post, Hwy. 59 Boutique and Gifts, Studio 81, Wheat Jewelry Design, Mowens Slingin that Wax, Wise Street Mercantile, Silver Bullet Web Solutions and Cross M Beef, Hat Rack Hair Styles, Reboot Tech Repair, R&K Sound and Entertainment, Kimber Creek Gift Store, Sister Act Connection, The Element Salon, TScott designs, The Cactus Flower, The Wildflower Downtown, Rustic/Wings/Belle Rose, Thrift Angels Thrift Store, H&R Block, LaBelle Vintage Mall and Bowie Smoke Shop.
Sip & Stroll is a prelude to the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival on Saturday that has activities throughout the day, and a Christmas home tour on Sunday afternoon.
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