COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Boost returns to explore AI for small business
Looking for an opportunity to learn? Bowie Economic Development is welcoming back Steve “ROI” Brown for an exciting Bowie Business Boost breakfast workshop starting at 7:30 a.m. on March 17 in the Bowie Community Center East Hall.
You don’t have to be green about your business with the best AI advice around from Brown that will leave a spring in your step because you will see how AI can act like an affordable “in-house team” for your business. This breakfast workshop will help you learn how to create marketing that looks polished, deliver customer service that feels fast and professional, and boost customer satisfaction and engagement.
It is about marketing strategies and tools to work the same day, so you walk out confidently and ready to communicate clearly, follow up faster, and run your business better immediately.
This is the first of four dynamic workshops hosted by the Bowie 4B EDC Team and coordinated by Acceleration by Design. Registration is $40 for all four sessions and is transferable.
So, mark your calendars for March 17, March 31, April 14 and April 28. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program at 8 a.m. Other presenters are Marci Goodwin – small business doesn’t mean small ideas; Katie Milton Jordon with a new AI approach to business acceleration and Lorie Vincent with 20 ways to enhance your small business brand.
For more information contact the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 or by going online at: https://www.accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/the-bowie-business-boost-2026
Look for the QR code in the advertisement posted in the paper for a quick link access to registration. Registration also will be accepted the day of each event.
Pictured, speakers at the previous Bowie Boost Workshops.
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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