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Nokona begins 84th year in new, modern facility

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By BARBARA GREEN
Since a 2006 fire destroyed the factory of Nokona, the manufacturer of American-made ballglove has been something of a company without a home.
While they continued to produce gloves in a make-shift building in downtown Nocona owners continued searching to find a more suitable location. It was not until this past summer Robby Storey, vice president of Nokona, made a deal with Craig Carter who was renovating the historic former Nocona Boot Company located on U.S. H

ighway 82.
A long-term lease was negotiated and as 2018 opened, the production staff was cutting and sewing gloves in a modern, industrial facility complete with a nod to the past. It will be the company’s 84th year.
For Nokona, it could be called a homecoming to the old boot factory. After the 2006 fire they moved into the facility for a brief two-year period.

 

Read about the 84 year history of this company and learn about its new modern manufacturing plant in the mid-week News.

A worker puts the final touches on a Nokona glove. (Photo by Barbara Green)

 

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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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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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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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.

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