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Fiddlers fill downtown with music during festival

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Chicken and Bread Days Fiddle Contest once again filled the downtown festival with musical entertainment. Bubba Hopkins, Burleson, was first place grand champion. Jason Andrew, Whitewright, second; and Marty Elmore, Bowie, third. There were a total of 33 fiddlers and accompanists in the contest. See all the winners in the mid-week News. (Pictured – Marty Elmore of Bowie competes at the fiddle contest last Saturday. Photo by Barbara Green)

 

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Amity Club readies Christmas Tour of Homes

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The Amity Club Christmas Tour of Homes is planned from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 6 featuring five beautiful homes, a historical suite and homemade goodies for guests to enjoy.
Tickets for this event are $25 and support projects of Amity Club including scholarships and other activities. Tickets can be obtained at White Family Funeral home, Wellington State Bank, Cross Timbers Title Company and Wise Street Mercantile.
Those with questions may call 940-366-1912, 940-531-2355 or 940-841-3246.
Homes on the tour are: The Golden Guesthouse by TJay and Courtney McEwen, 709 LaSalle; The McMurray Home by Janet McMurray, 906 Sessions; Wise Street Mercantile Suites by Elaine Kunkleman, 111 W. Wise; The Brite House by Lori Reneau, 600 E. Tarrant; The Francoeur Home by David and Karol Francoeur, 1917 Beach Road and The Shriver Home by Jonathan and Kara Shriver, 303 Mountainview Court.
In the weeks leading up to the tour, information on each home will be featured in The Bowie News.

Read about the first home in Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Montague School readies Fall Festival

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Gear up for an evening of autumn fun and community fellowship as Montague School District hosts its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 22. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the gymnasium.
Designed as an all-ages celebration, this year’s festival features a lineup of classic carnival entertainment, including a haunted house, a bounce house, bingo and traditional family games.
Attendees can also test their luck at the cake walk or browse a variety of treats available at the sweet shop.
The evening will also feature the concession stand, which will serve hamburgers. Admission and access to all activities will run strictly on a ticket system.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the gym on the night of the event, with payment accepted in cash or check only.

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The Bowie News presents its annual showcase of Hometown Heroes introducing the community to those who serve in all the ways that protect their homes. Firefighters, law enforcement, jailers, EMs, we salute them all for their hard work and dedication

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