COUNTY LIFE
Elections sought lifting food limit on alcohol sales
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
A Bowie man is mounting a petition campaign for a local option election that could provide for the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages in Justice of the Peace Precinct Two.
Cody House wants to create an entertainment venue in Bowie where food requirements are lifted when it comes to how alcoholic beverages are served. While Bowie has been “wet,” since elections in 2011, there are restrictions based on food and beverage licenses. For example one license requires a 51/49% split, which means 51% of sales must come from something other than alcohol such as food or other items sold in the business.
In November 2011, Justice of the Peace Two “went wet,” thanks to overwhelming support in a trio of referendums. In those propositions, the sale of beer and wine passed, along with the sale of all alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption only and the sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only.
For Bowie that was the first time alcohol was able to legally be sold since March 29, 1907, when the history books state a city marshal was shot at a local Smokey Row saloon. There was a citizens’ uprising and the infamous saloons on Smythe Street were given an ultimatum to get out of town.
Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.
Once again it’s time for the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con at the Bowie Public Library on May 2.
What began several years ago as a free comic book day has grown into a full day of fun activities for the entire family centered around comics, video games, cosplayers and other creatives.
It is organized by the Bowie TX Freakz & Geeks and the Bowie Public Library. Activities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library located at 301 Walnut.
There will be free comic books to kick start or expand your collection, an epic video game high score tournament, costume contest for cosplayers of all levels, raffles swag giveaways and exclusive goodies. Unique vendors also will be on hand with special guests. Bowie TX Freakz & Geeks is a local discord group on a mission to bring nerd culture and a better connection to the area and surrounding communities. Find group on Facebook. Share your passions that may be anime, art, comics, gaming, or movies.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Miss Jim Bowie Days Pageant with a deadline of May 31 to enter.
This contest is a longstanding tradition during Jim Bowie Days giving young women an opportunity to represent the community, promote rodeo and carry on a legacy building character, integrity and western heritage.
The pageant include two age divisions: Miss Jim Bowie, age 14-21 (as of June 1, 2026) and Little Miss Jim Bowie Days, ages 6-13 (as of June 1, 2026). Entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. on May 31. All applications, fees and required materials must be submitted by this time.
Applications and information is available at jimbowiedays.com, click Miss Jim Bowie Days.
There is an optional orientation meet at 6 p.m. on May 31 at the Bowie Community Center. It is strongly recommended contestants and parents attend this meeting.
Read more on this story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured – Rodeo royals from 2025 competition. Bowie News file photo
Nocona’s Robert Fenoglio (Center) stands with his family after he received the Ed Wright Community Service Award during the North Central Texas College Foundation Starlite Gala. The award honors service and dedication to one’s community and supporting education. (Top photo)
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