NEWS

Still time to sponsor a veteran’s holiday wreath

Published

2 years ago

12/04/2024

There is still time to sponsor a wreath on a veteran’s grave in Elmwood Cemetery this holiday season.
These wreaths will be provided through the Wreaths Across America program coordinated locally by the Bowie Amity Club. During recent years more than 300 wreaths have been laid to remember all these veterans during Christmas.
Individuals who wish to sponsor a wreath can do so for $17. A family can purchase four at $68, 10 for $170 and a corporate sponsorship of 100 can be made for $1,700.
Sponsorship forms are available on the club’s Facebook page or call Angela Short at 940-841-1315 with questions.
The annual ceremony to remember veterans and lay the wreaths will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 14 at Elmwood Cemeteries. Those wishing to help lay wreaths are invited to make this a family tradition to follow the program’s creed of “Remember, honor and teach.” Each time a wreath is laid the volunteer is asked to say the veteran’s name out loud. This program usually features a speaker and the raising of the flags, before the laying of the live evergreen wreaths.

COUNTY LIFE

Montague County sees 56.1% voter turnout in midterms

Published

9 minutes ago

11/05/2026

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Montague County voters joined the rest of the state with a tremendous turnout in Tuesday’s elections.
The elections administration office reported with all 10 precincts counted a turnout of 56.01% or 8,732 casting ballots. There are 15,591 registered voters in the county.
While there were no county contested races, there were two city council and two school board elections.
The Bowie City Council has three places on the ballot. Laura Sproles, incumbent, was not challenged for her place two.
Levi Bailey won the precinct one seat with 925 votes. Valerie Thomerson received 328 votes.
In precinct three, Terry Gunter won with 1,027 votes and Glenda Durham was second with 383

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

NEWS

Nocona teen dies after apolice chase

Published

16 minutes ago

11/05/2026

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A 15-year-old Nocona boy was killed in a crash following a law enforcement pursuit just after midnight on Nov. 1.
Sgt. Aaron Brandle, public information officer with the Montague County Sheriff’s office, said the crash occurred on Nov. 1 at around 12:21 a.m.
The vehicle in the pursuit crashed in the 3600 block of Cardwell Road in Montague County. The juvenile was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was ejected as a result of the crash.
The release states responding law enforcement personnel immediately initiated life-saving measures at the scene. The juvenile was subsequently transported to Nocona General Hospital, where despite continued life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.

While the authorities have not publicly identified the deceased, several community efforts have been launched to assist the family of AR “Mando” Alcantar, a sophomore at Nocona High School. Students and staff also have taken steps to remember the popular young man.

A Gofundme account also has been sent up under the name Small Town, Big Hearts – Help support the Alcantar Family. It was organized by Kelsey Cabrera.

(Top photo – AR “Mando” Alcantar)

Read the full report in the Thursday Bowie News.

The Bowie News staff apologizes for the error in spelling of the the young man’ s name in the print edition. It stated “Mondo” and that was incorrect. We did not find the error until after press time.