COUNTY LIFE
By JOHN INGLE
@inglejohn1973
Every four year, citizens of the United States get the opportunity to experience the inauguration of the president, whether it’s a newly elected person or one voted in for a second term.
From President George Washington to President Barack Obama, the day the president takes the oath of office and first addresses the country is often much anticipated and celebrated, but also a time for citizens of the United States of America to participate in and witness the event.
Some from North Texas are making the 1,400-mile voyage to Washington, D.C., to do just that as well as encourage others, regardless of party affiliation, to join the political process to made change.
Paul and Mari-Kathryn(cq) Braswell left their home in Montague County on Saturday and arrived in the nation’s capitol on Sunday, well in advance of Friday’s inauguration ceremony and other events.
Read the full story in the weekend News. Story and photo courtesy of the Times Record News.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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