COUNTY LIFE
‘Amon! Ultimate Texan’ coming to Bowie
Bowie’s Most Famous Son Returns Home: Award-Winning Play About Amon G. Carter Sr. Comes to Bowie on Aug. 23
The legacy of Carter, one of Texas’ most influential media moguls and Bowie’s most celebrated native son, will take center stage in his hometown.The play stars Kelvin Dilks as Amon Carter Sr.
On Aug. 23 the hit award-winning play – “AMON! The Ultimate Texan — chronicling the remarkable life and career of Amon G. Carter Sr.” will be performed at the Bowie Junior High Auditorium, with two shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are a$20 each at the door or online at https://www.bowieallianceforeducationandthearts.com/events/amon-the-ultimate-texan-2025-08-23-15-00
The true-to-life comedy performance coincides with the upcoming 30th Annual Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival, honoring the community’s rich history—and fittingly so, as Carter was one of Bowie’s original “Chicken and Bread Boys.” The play brings to life the powerful story of the man who helped shape Texas through journalism, civic leadership, and business, and who famously said: “Man must not live off his community. He must live with it.”
Presented in partnership with Bowie Independent School District, the Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts and Bowie Community Development, the production celebrates not only Carter’s profound legacy but also Bowie’s continuing commitment to arts, culture, and local heritage.
“Amon” is written by Dave Lieber who has worked as a newspaper columnist for more than 25 years at the Fort Worth Star Telegram and then at The Dallas Morning News. He has authored eight books
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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