COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days week gets underway with youth rodeo action
The 59th annual Jim Bowie Days Celebration opening on the weekend with not only rodeo arena action, but golfers were burning up the green and barbecue was smoking at Pelham Park.
Bowie’s largest western celebration that runs June 21-28 opened on Friday with the first ever Smokedown event that continued into Saturday. Golfers then took to the tees for the golf tournament at Top of Lake Golf Club. The fishing tournament was postponed due to high water conditions at Lake Amon G. Carter. The lake had been closed due to flood, but reopened on June 20.
The father son team of Parker and Benton Brown won first in the golf tournament. Watch for photos and full results in the next edition.
In its first year the Smokedown welcomed a total of 24 teams for the barbecue competition. The cook included chicken, pork spare ribs, beans and brisket, along with a steak jackpot. Coordinator Cory Hickey said he was very pleased with the turnout and looks forward to watching it grow.
The overall champion who garnered the most points across all categories was Bud Brown, with reserve champion Chris Hatcher. Each of the cookers earned points in the Outlaw BBQ event as the compete across the region.
4D Barrel Racing made a move to Sunday for its events at the rodeo arena as some of the fastest cowgirls in the region competed. See results and photos in today’s sports section.
Rodeo action
The two-night youth rodeo runs June 24-25. On Tuesday the youth rodeo featured speed events and mutton bustin’ and on Wednesday the roping events and mutton bustin’ ran. Youth rodeo is open to ages 4-19. Watch for coverage in next week’s Bowie News.
The first night of the UPRA rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. on June 26 with mutton bustin’ check-in at 6:30 p.m. On this night there also will be an FFA calf scramble and children’s calf scramble. Slack will follow the performance.
Tickets to the rodeo are $10 in advance and available online at jimbowiedays.org or from any of the queen or princess contestants.
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Amity Club of Bowie presents its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party and Style Show on Aug. 1 at the Bowie Community Center.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 with limited seating. Call Angela Short at 940-841-1315 or Patti Poe 940-867-3973 for tickets.
The Mad Hatter Tea presents a beautifully decorated party with unique table decorations done by club members or other sponsors. Guests are invited to come in your “Sunday finest/tea party attire” topped off with a hat.
All ages are welcome. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. Local businesses will be featured in the style show and guests will enjoy tea party themed food and tea.
Proceeds support Project Beautiful, Aaron’s Angels and Amity Club scholarships.
The 2026 Guide is inside your Thursday Bowie News. Enjoy this year’s visitor’s and newcomer’s guide as its celebrates the 250th birthday of America and Montague County’s place in that evolution. While the county was not created as the United States began its journey after the revolutions, it’s place in the Indian Territory, Louisiana Purchase, the fledgling state of Texas all lead to its place in the great Lone Star state. Please find the guide in your Thursday paper, and later it will be available free in various locations.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate summer with a little Christmas spirit during its Christmas in July Sip & Shop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on July 24.
The event will feature participating chamber businesses throughout Nocona, each offering a unique shopping experience with refreshments, special promotions and plenty of small- town hospitality. Residents and visitors are encouraged to spend the evening exploring local shops, supporting small businesses, and enjoying everything downtown Nocona has to offer.
Shoppers who visit participating businesses will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card giveaway. Entry forms will be available at participating locations, giving attendees another reason to visit as many businesses as possible throughout the evening.
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