COUNTY LIFE

Published

6 years ago

01/19/2019

By BARBARA GREEN
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In January 2018 Montague County Sheriff K-9 Officers Chase and Ace hit the street to chase bad guys. They were a new team fresh out of training, ready to work, but a bit unsure about their new duties.
Pelton had two years of experience as a deputy and found himself intrigued when asked about becoming a K-9 officer. Ace and his partner made an instant connection when the two-year-old Belgian Malinois was chosen at the kennel. He was a natural at his new job.
One year later the pair has melded into a hard-working team with numerous large drug seizures and more than 50 arrests.
Sheriff Marshall Thomas said his original intent for a drug dog was as a tool for narcotics detection, as well as tracking and apprehension where needed. It was the first time in many years for the sheriff’s office to operate with a K-9 unit, and he is more than happy with the success of the team.
“It has turned out as I expected, we had some big seizures, one that was 400 pounds. They are a good team with a perfect personality for each other. They work really well together. We did some training with them last week with gunfire and I was able to see it firsthand,” said Thomas.

Read the full feature in the weekend News.

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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Summer is slowly ticking away as the first day of school nears.

First day dates
Aug 6
Gold-Burg ISD
Forestburg ISD
Aug. 7
Bowie ISD
Nocona ISD
Aug. 8
Prairie Valley ISD
Aug. 14
Saint Jo ISD
Aug. 15
Bellevue ISD

See The Bowie News Back to School section this Saturday and next Wednesday with supply lists and other details to help you plan the start of the new year.

COUNTY LIFE

Cash and Cline tribute concert a big hit

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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The Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash tribute concert drew an enthusiastic crowd on July 19 at the Bowie Community Center. Performed by Lisa Irion and Bennie Wheels, the show featured many of the classic songs by both artists. (Photos by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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For a fun night out make plans to attend the 22nd annual July Jam starting at 6 p.m. on July 27 in the Bowie Community Center West Hall
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoy a chicken meal.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the championship fiddler competition during the Oct. 5 Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The contest attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills.
The event, hosted by Bowie Community Development, will feature a unique array of items up for bid in the silent auction plus a wide variety of homemade jams.
Hosted in conjunction with July Jam is the July Jam Poker Cruise presented by the Piston Heads Auto Club. This event starts at 9 a.m. with a $5 per hand entry and is open to anything with a motor.
The 60-mile cruise with three stops starts in Bowie Plaza and ends in the same location. Half of the proceeds goes to the winning hand with $5 charge for each extra card for hand. Buy as many as each driver would like. The other half of the funds raised goes towards the July Jam fundraising event.