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2026 Montague County Youth gets underway with home ec and Leadership Day

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The 2026 Montague County Youth Fair got underway Tuesday with home economics and leadership day judging.
Those were two of the show date changes made this year for the fair, along with the swine show and ag. mechanics judging moved to Jan. 9, both in the Nocona Agriculture Center.
This year’s fair welcomed 1,074 entries from 322 youth from across Montague County.
The premium sale remains on Jan. 10 at the ag. center. The home economic silent auction runs 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the show barn and closes at 8 p.m.
Showmanship buckles and Leadership Day Awards will be presented prior to the start of the premium sale at 6 p.m.
Jan. 7 featured the poultry show with breeding hen, breeding roosters and market broilers competing. Dairy cattle’s show followed along with the lamb show for breeding and market entries and the goats, breeding and market.
The All Together Show welcomed special needs students from across the county to walk in the show ring with a pet or animal entry. Many were assisted by fellow fair competitors or their siblings.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.

(Top photo) Students in the speaking and skill-a-thon events for Leadership Day kicked off competition for the youth fair on Tuesday. Home Economics judging also got underway. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Students, both junior and senior, take part in the ID portion of the beef and horse skill-a-thon contests Tuesday. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News and watch for all the winners in next week’s edition.

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Amity Club readies Christmas Tour of Homes

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The Amity Club Christmas Tour of Homes is planned from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 6 featuring five beautiful homes, a historical suite and homemade goodies for guests to enjoy.
Tickets for this event are $25 and support projects of Amity Club including scholarships and other activities. Tickets can be obtained at White Family Funeral home, Wellington State Bank, Cross Timbers Title Company and Wise Street Mercantile.
Those with questions may call 940-366-1912, 940-531-2355 or 940-841-3246.
Homes on the tour are: The Golden Guesthouse by TJay and Courtney McEwen, 709 LaSalle; The McMurray Home by Janet McMurray, 906 Sessions; Wise Street Mercantile Suites by Elaine Kunkleman, 111 W. Wise; The Brite House by Lori Reneau, 600 E. Tarrant; The Francoeur Home by David and Karol Francoeur, 1917 Beach Road and The Shriver Home by Jonathan and Kara Shriver, 303 Mountainview Court.
In the weeks leading up to the tour, information on each home will be featured in The Bowie News.

Read about the first home in Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Montague School readies Fall Festival

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Gear up for an evening of autumn fun and community fellowship as Montague School District hosts its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 22. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the gymnasium.
Designed as an all-ages celebration, this year’s festival features a lineup of classic carnival entertainment, including a haunted house, a bounce house, bingo and traditional family games.
Attendees can also test their luck at the cake walk or browse a variety of treats available at the sweet shop.
The evening will also feature the concession stand, which will serve hamburgers. Admission and access to all activities will run strictly on a ticket system.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the gym on the night of the event, with payment accepted in cash or check only.

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The Bowie News presents its annual showcase of Hometown Heroes introducing the community to those who serve in all the ways that protect their homes. Firefighters, law enforcement, jailers, EMs, we salute them all for their hard work and dedication

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