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Local calls ‘World Race’ an experience of a lifetime

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7 years ago

01/13/2018

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Alex Klimkoski got up close with an elephant in Thailand during her travels on the World Race. (Courtesy photo)

By DANI BLACKBURN
It has been five months since Nocona’s Alex Klimkoski left the comforts of her own home to embark on a mission trip taking her to 11 countries in 11 months, known as “The World Race.”
In those five months, the 23-year-old has experienced more than many do in a lifetime, as she strives to serve “the least of these” while in real and raw communities throughout the world.
She has played with children at a park in Serbia, shoveled dirt at Baan Chan orphanage in Thailand and celebrated Thanksgiving in October in Bulgaria.
Klimkoski is the daughter of Randy and Laurie Klimkoski and a 2013 graduate of Nocona High School. After graduation, Klimkoski attended Midwestern State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
She learned of “The World Race” from a friend while in college, and it quickly became an ‘obsession’ as she spent her time watching YouTube videos, reading blogs and learning as much as she could about the mission.
The day she applied for graduation, she also applied for The World Race. After being accepted, Klimkoski had a lot of work to do in selecting the route she would take and raising funds for her journey before leaving in August.
She traveled with 42 other missionaries, who were put into different teams of six or seven people in each country.
The Bowie News featured Klimkoski in an article in June and wanted to provide an update on her journey throughout the world.

Read a review of some of the countries Klimkoski has visited during her first few months of the World Race in the weekend News.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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6 days ago

05/01/2025

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.