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Fire destroys home, fire dangers escalate across the state

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The property of John Roberts in Frontier Shores at Lake Amon G. Carter was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon.
Bowie Rural Fire Department was dispatched to 573 Northwood Street at 1:03 p.m. to a structure fire. Additional calls went out to Bowie city and Sunset fire for mutual aid according to Bowie Rural Chief Randall Preuninger.
On arrival firefighters found the structures that included three trailer houses and storage buildings. There also was a grass fire that jumped Northwood.

Read the full story on wildfire danger and heat advisories in your weekend Bowie News.

Three trailer houses and storage buildings were destroyed by fire on the John Roberts property in Frontier Shores earlier this week. (Courtesy photos)
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Clowns on Fire go ‘Moana’ style for program (brief video)

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Prairie Valley ISD launches Hall of Fame

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The administration of Prairie Valley Independent School District is proud to announce the beginning of what is hoped to be a long tradition of honor and recognition of those who have left an impact and legacy within the halls of the school.
The Prairie Valley Hall of Fame will begin taking nominations immediately and will induct five inaugural members during the Homecoming basketball game on Dec. 20.
Tim West, superintendent states they are decided to begin a new tradition of honoring those who have made their school proud.
“We feel that filling our hallways with pictures and plaques of those who have represented our district will instill a sense of pride among our current and future students and faculty,” explained West.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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‘Candy Cane Christmas’ festival parade theme

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It’s time to start planning your entry for the 2024 Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 7 in downtown Bowie.
Theme for the festival this year is “Candy Cane Christmas” opening up a vast range of ideas for your lighted parade entry from float to classic car.
Entry deadline is Nov. 16. Find your entry form on the city website under Bowie Community Development, Christmas festival. Fill in your entry from and return to the office at 101 E. Pecan.
There is a $250 cash prize for the overall sweepstakes winner with a $100 price for first place and $50 for second in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicles. There is a special award for best theme decorated First Responder.
All entries must include Christmas lights of some form. No live Santas are permitted. The parade is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7. Parade line-up begins at 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 with judging at 5:15 p.m.
No items may be thrown or handed to the crowd including candy due to safety and liability concerns. Those with questions may call the BCDB office at 940-872-6246.
The parade is the highlight of the annual festival which marks its 33rd year. Bowie was one of the first communities in North Texas to present a lighted Christmas parade and Fantasy of Lights has grown each year.
The festival features a Sip & Stroll event on Dec. 6 as a prelude while Saturday has Pancakes with Santa and a downtown tree lighting prior to the downtown parade.

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