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Remember America’s best on Purple Heart Day Aug. 7

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2 months ago

08/07/2026

The Purple Heart is the oldest military award in the United States. The commendation is unique in that it is awarded automatically to individuals when certain criteria are met, which includes being injured or killed in battle or during terrorist attacks. According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, roughly 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded since the decoration’s official establishment in 1932.

There is no limit to the number of Purple Heart Awards a person can receive. Many brave men and women have been issued this special commendation. All of these people are remarkable in some way, particularly for their bravery and sacrifices in service of the United States. However, some people are more famous than others. Here is a look at some of the more well-known recipients of the Purple Heart.

· Army General Douglas MacArthur (the first service member to receive the modern-day Purple Heart), World War II

· Actor James Arness, World War II

· NFL great Robert “Rocky” Bleier, Vietnam War

· Actor Charles Bronson, World War II

· Actor James Garner, Korean War

· Marine Corp Sergeant Ron Kovic, Vietnam War

· Journalist Ernest “Ernie” Pyle, World War II

· Screenwriter Rod Serling, Philippines combat

· Filmmaker Oliver Stone, Vietnam War

· NFL player Pat Tillman, friendly fire incident in Afghanistan

· Novelist Kurt Vonnegut, World War II

· K-9 war hero Sergeant Stubby, World War II

· Combat nurse Cordelia “Betty” Cook, World War II

· President John F. Kennedy, World War II

· Secretary of State John Kerry, Vietnam War

· Senator John McCain, Vietnam War

· Secretary of State Colin Powell, Vietnam War

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Commissioners to meet on Oct. 12

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1 day ago

10/08/2026

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The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.

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Art of the Song opens Friday

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2 days ago

10/08/2026

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The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.

Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.

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Gold-Burg High readies homecoming events

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2 days ago

10/08/2026

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These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.