COUNTY LIFE
2024 Senior Keepsake Special Section inside today’s Bowie News
GRADUATION – Our area seniors are ready to soar as they await their 2024 graduation exercises. See all the Montague County and Bellevue seniors in today’s special section. Special thanks to the seven seniors who took part in our photo shoot to represent their class.
The Bowie News asked all the high school principals to select a senior from their class that best represents the class whether it be for overcoming adversity or any other attribute. We appreciate the seniors braving the gale winds that blew across the runway at the Bowie Municipal Airport during the shoot. We know they will fly high as they graduate from their high schools and step toward their futures. (Left) Jayson Gill, 18, Bellevue, son of Jana and James Gill, plans to attend North Central Texas College to study electrical technology; Melissa Segura, 18, Nocona, daughter of Maribel Basaldua and Claudio Segura, Midwestern State University to study accounting; Anna Livsey, 18, Bowie, daughter of Jeff and Kim Livsey, MSU to major in education; Cody Gaston, 18, Saint Jo, son of Jennifer and Kendell Gaston, seek a job where he can build and work on power lines; Natalie Gomez, 18, Forestburg, daughter of Fatima Esparza and Robert Gomez, MSU to major in education; Zane Bumgardner, 18, Gold-Burg, son of Tracy Lee and Ricky Gene Bumgardner, work at Gold-Burg ISD and Maddy Yeargin, 19, Prairie Valley, daughter of Josh and Kaylee Yeargin, attend NCTC then transfer to MSU to become an elementary teacher.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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