COUNTY LIFE
Primary early voting expands to weekends
For the first time Texas voters will be able to go to the polls on a weekend during the party primary early voting period.
The notice calling for the March 5 party primary election was recently approved by the commissioner’s court, and the schedule outlines two extended 12-hour voting days on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25.
Ginger Wall, elections administrator, said the directive for extended days came from the state. There will be a 12-hour days on Saturday and six-hours on Sunday, and the second week will have early voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. all five days of the week at all four locations.
Early voting for the primaries runs from Feb. 20 through March 1.
There will be four locations in the county for voting in person: Montague County Annex Community Room, Montague; H.J. Justin Building, Nocona; Saint Jo Civic Center, Saint Jo and Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Bowie.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The staff and students of Montague Independent School District hosted a 100th anniversary party on Oct. 3 welcome back alumni and former staff to help celebrate.
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the North Central Texas College Bowie Campus’ Trunk or Treat, a family-friendly extravaganza from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 19. This free event is open to the public and will feature bounce houses, outdoor games, a pumpkin patch for photos, and face-painting.
While the little ghouls and goblins are having a blast, adults are invited to explore the many programs and services offered by the NCTC Bowie Campus, 810 S. Mill. Enjoy free concessions, a live deejay and trick or treating.
Bowie Lions members David Blackmon and David Schumacher have some fun with cast members of the Merriweather and Culpepper Circus when the company came to Bowie on Sunday, September 29. Bowie Lions Club sponsored the event. (Courtesy photo)
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