COUNTY LIFE

Bowie bands have successful week; 4th year for sweepstakes

Published

4 months ago

03/30/2024

The Bowie Independent School District band program had successful competitions this week as the high school band earned sweepstakes for the fourth year in a row.
High school and the junior high bands traveled to Argyle for Region 2 University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading contests.
The high school and junior high white bands competed on Tuesday. BHS Director German Torres said the band earned straight division one ratings (superior) from all six judges. This was their fourth consecutive year to win sweepstakes, which encompasses the band’s division one rating from fall marching contest plus concert and sight reading.
The BJH White band, directed by Robert Frick received an excellent division on stage for concert and a superior in sight reading. The BJH maroon band earned a division one in both.
The directors said they were super proud of all the kids for all their hard work and musicianship they have put into their performances this year.

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First day of school is getting closer

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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Summer is slowly ticking away as the first day of school nears.

First day dates
Aug 6
Gold-Burg ISD
Forestburg ISD
Aug. 7
Bowie ISD
Nocona ISD
Aug. 8
Prairie Valley ISD
Aug. 14
Saint Jo ISD
Aug. 15
Bellevue ISD

See The Bowie News Back to School section this Saturday and next Wednesday with supply lists and other details to help you plan the start of the new year.

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Cash and Cline tribute concert a big hit

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3 days ago

07/24/2024

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The Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash tribute concert drew an enthusiastic crowd on July 19 at the Bowie Community Center. Performed by Lisa Irion and Bennie Wheels, the show featured many of the classic songs by both artists. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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For a fun night out make plans to attend the 22nd annual July Jam starting at 6 p.m. on July 27 in the Bowie Community Center West Hall
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoy a chicken meal.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the championship fiddler competition during the Oct. 5 Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The contest attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills.
The event, hosted by Bowie Community Development, will feature a unique array of items up for bid in the silent auction plus a wide variety of homemade jams.
Hosted in conjunction with July Jam is the July Jam Poker Cruise presented by the Piston Heads Auto Club. This event starts at 9 a.m. with a $5 per hand entry and is open to anything with a motor.
The 60-mile cruise with three stops starts in Bowie Plaza and ends in the same location. Half of the proceeds goes to the winning hand with $5 charge for each extra card for hand. Buy as many as each driver would like. The other half of the funds raised goes towards the July Jam fundraising event.