COUNTY LIFE
Miss Jim Bowie Days Pageant seeking entries
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
On May 8 Bowie Community Development hosted the Sip & Stroll with Me event that celebrates Mother’s Day and it was a big hit. See some of the participants and who won the prize baskets presented by BCDB in your Thursday Bowie News. (Photos by Cindy Roller)
The Chisholm Trail Rodeo of Nocona had a great two-day run last weekend. Congratulations to Hannah Cash, 2026 Queen and Teagan Gage, 2026 Princess. See more rodeo photos in your Thursday Bowie News.
Sixteen seniors announced their intent for higher education and the military during a signing day ceremony on May 11 at Bowie High School. See where these young people will continue their education in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured: Clay Cody, assistant principal, welcomed family, friends and students to the signing ceremony. (Photo by Brian Smith)
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