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Second Monday 125th anniversary schedule of events

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All activities free unless noted with a fee.

August 11
• Piston Head Car Show: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in front of rodeo arena.
• Francis McCarty with the Montague County Historical Commission, historical
information, community center gym.
• Bowie Booster Club selling popcorn, community center gym.
• Mark Stagg performing as Festus 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., center grounds.
• Unveiling of two Texas Historical Markers for Pelham Park and City of Bowir,
provided by The Amity Club, Pelham Street entry to the center, at 10 a.m.
• Heroes of the Old West: Three shows, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. rodeo
arena. See authentically dressed characters like Wyatt Earp and Doc
Holliday, present an old-west show complete with gun fights.
• Marlow Gunfighters perform a gun fight every hour all day, park area.
• K.R. Wood Camp Cookie Productions: K.R. Wood Quartet performs cowboy
and western music, three shows, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., community center
gym
• Kiddie Korral with Stick Horse Rodeo, Rope a Steer and Twirl A Rope,
8 a.m.- 5 p.m., grassy area near front of community center.
• Authentic chuck wagon with dutch oven cooking, all day, east side
community center.
• Guitars for Heroes band, 3:30 p.m., community center gym.
• J.R. Mc Nutt: 6 p.m., community center gym.
• Monte Dawson: 8 p.m., community center gym.
• Dunking booth featuring Police Chief Guy Green, Joseph Stark and Ray Jones
and Bowie Rural Fire Dept. Park area
• Pony rides, $5 in animal section, booths 14-15.
• Once Upon a Party face painting and games, inside the community center.
Aug . 12
• Mark Staggs, Cowboy Church: 10:30 a.m., community center.
• Kelby Hodges and the Moonlight Bandits: 2:30 p.m., community center gym.
• Prize drawing for the 125th celebration quilt and lamps. Raffle tickets $1 each,
six for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15 or 25 for $20. The drawing will be at 2 p.m.
on Sunday. You don’t have to be present to win.
• Lots of give-a-ways throughout the day. Second Monday food vendors will
be selling food on site.

 

 

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BCDB celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

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Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival on May 9

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Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.

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2026 graduate going to Air Force Academy recognized by City of Bowie

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Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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