COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo preparing for July 4th celebration
The community of Saint Jo is gearing up for its annual July 4th Celebration offering a traditional family picnic in the park with free watermelon and games all capped off with a fireworks spectacular by the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department.
This popular celebration is the largest in the county and will take place in Boggess Park on July 4. Bring your family, your lawnchairs and your patriotic spirit to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
There will be basketball, volleyball and horseshoes available to play, while folks can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and snowcones. The homemade ice contest also is back. Those who wish to sponsor or participate may call Britney Thomas at 903-870-8338.
Come out and support local music and help area churches stock up on food for the upcoming holidays by attending “Casting Out Matthew 4:19” in concert on Aug. 29 at the Bowie Community Center.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show at 6 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item that will go to local churches and food bank.
There will be live music, showcasing community and compassion throughout the night.
The concert will be followed by Bowie Open Mic Night. Take this opportunity to perform and support the town.
Montague County 4-H invites students and families interested in 4-H programs to attend an exploration program from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 29 at the Montague County Cowboy Church, 1600 FM 455.
Find out about the local clubs and all the projects a member might explore including STEM, poultry, home economics, shooting sports, horse, swine, cattle and much more.
Texoma Gives, the community project that supported non-profits through a donation campaign, stopped in 2025, but KFDX/KJTL stepped up to take it over and it will resume on Sept. 3.
After more than 10 years of providing an central spot for people to support nonprofits across North Texas and southern Oklahoma, the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation board announced it would no long host the day of giving. During its run about $13 million in donations.
Read the full story and see what Montague County non-profits are participating in your Thursday Bowie News.
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