COUNTY LIFE

Community blood drives planned

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4 months ago

04/03/2026

Three community blood drives are planned for Bowie in early April.
City of Bowie blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 6 with the Carter BloodCare Bus at 303 North Mason next to city hall. The scheduling link is https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/163178.
On April 7, EOG Resources, 2100 Briar Creek Road, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bus will be at the EOG parking lot. The scheduling link is https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/163170.
On April 13, Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Bowie, 700 W. U.S. Highway 287 South, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus will be in the parking lot.
Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare report a blood transfusion takes place in the United States every two seconds.
It saves the lives of children fighting cancer, older adults with age-related issues, people injured in car accidents, trauma patients and many others; therefore, donors are vital to the health and well-being of the community.
Eligibility to donate blood begins at age 16 with parental consent, and those 17 and older can donate on their own with Carter BloodCare. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and feel well on the day.
For details and to secure a convenient time to donate, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834 or a link listed in this story.

COUNTY LIFE

Amity Club readies Mad Hatter Tea Party for Aug. 1

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1 day ago

07/23/2026

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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.

COUNTY LIFE

2026 Guide celebrates American’s birthday

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1 day ago

07/23/2026

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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.

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Christmas in July events planned in Nocona

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1 day ago

07/23/2026

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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.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.