COUNTY LIFE
Nocona readies triennial homecoming
The Nocona Indians are ready to celebrate their triennial homecoming, with events planned throughout the weekend.
Honor classes for this year’s events include 1964, 1965 and 1966.
There will be a bonfire at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night on Airport Road. The senior class will be available from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. that day to help unload for those who would like to drop off brush for the event. The bonfire will be followed by a pep rally at noon on Friday in the middle school gym.
A reception will be at the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum for all alumni from 2-5 p.m. on Friday.
The Nocona Indians will face off against the Holliday Eagles for the main event at 7 p.m. on Friday night. The homecoming court will be presented during halftime, with fireworks highlighting the night’s events.
Pictured the homecoming royalty nominees: The Nocona High School Homecoming Court members are: Angel Rhudy, Tristan Cable, Deziray Graham, Luis Rico, Magye Fenoglio, Parker Marshall, Marcus Carter and Karson Phipps. The students are all seniors. (Photo by Todd Peterson)
The administration and staff of Bowie Independent School District are trying to gauge community interest in the district offering free pre-kindergarten for all students who are four years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
This potential program would allow more children in the community to begin their educational journey early in a supportive and engaging environment.
Enrollment packets will be available on May 7.
Those interested are invited to a come-and-go round-up from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on May 7 at the elementary.
Once again it’s time for the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con at the Bowie Public Library on May 2.
What began several years ago as a free comic book day has grown into a full day of fun activities for the entire family centered around comics, video games, cosplayers and other creatives.
It is organized by the Bowie TX Freakz & Geeks and the Bowie Public Library. Activities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library located at 301 Walnut.
There will be free comic books to kick start or expand your collection, an epic video game high score tournament, costume contest for cosplayers of all levels, raffles swag giveaways and exclusive goodies. Unique vendors also will be on hand with special guests. Bowie TX Freakz & Geeks is a local discord group on a mission to bring nerd culture and a better connection to the area and surrounding communities. Find group on Facebook. Share your passions that may be anime, art, comics, gaming, or movies.
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
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