COUNTY LIFE
19th annual Bullfest coming to Saint Jo
Bullfest 2024 is almost here as organizers prepare an action-packed bull riding event on May 4 at the Saint Jo Rodeo Arena.
This is the 19th annual Bullfest, so grab a good seat by 7 p.m. to watch the exciting six and under mutton bustin’. Any youngster who wants to ride a sheep should sign up between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per rider.
Bullfest admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. Those age five and under are free.
Advance tickets available at Fenoglio Boot Store, Conoco One Stop in Nocona, Fuel World in Nocona and The Gas Station in Saint Jo. As an added bonus your tickets will save your 15% on your next order at Fenoglio Boots.
The Saint Jo High cheerleaders will be providing concessions for Bullfest and parking cars.
Along with mutton bustin’ there will be a calf scramble and a lady’s steer scramble. The main event will feature a patriotic flag presentation, some of the best bullriders from around the country, an invitational junior bull riding, all atop bulls from Big L Rodeo Company, Locke Bucking Bulls and more.
After all the exciting rodeo action enjoy the concert/dance with Gabe Choate, born and raised in Graham. He got his start in the music business in the early 1990s and soon realized the strong roots of country music were calling him. He currently has two singles out and is recording an album. The concert is free with your Bullfest ticket. For event information call 940-872-0733.
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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