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Experienced counselors join Team Bowie

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7 years ago

09/01/2018

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Kristen Elam and Lacy Murphey, new counselors at Bowie High School. (Photo by Dani Blackburn)

Two new faces are joining Team Bowie as Kristen Elam and Lacy Murphey become the new counseling team at Bowie High School.
The experienced educators are filling a pair of vacancies including that of longtime counselor Jeannette Shaw who retired at the end of the school year.
Lacy Murphey will be responsible for counseling duties for ninth and tenth grade students. Kristen Elam will counsel junior and senior classes. They also will create schedules and be a listening ear for students.

By DANI BLACKBURN
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Kristen Elam hopes to make the transition to life after high school a little less stressful for students and parents as part of her new role at Bowie High School.
Principal Blake Enlow said there were some changes made to the counseling program when the vacancies occurred such as pulling out the crisis counselor, he is excited to see these professional join the team.

Lacy Murphey is a familiar face in a new place as she returns to Bowie Independent School District, but instead of teaching choir she will be the freshman and sophomore counselor.
In addition to the counseling and scheduling duties, Murphey will be the testing coordinator for the high school campus and will coordinate some of the special population groups such as 504, at-risk and gifted and talented.

Read the full feature on both these educators in your 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.