COUNTY LIFE
Bowie area author releases new book
Meet local Bowie author, Stan Briney and get your personalized copy of his newest book, “Wheels in the Dust,” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Bowie Public Library.
Briney’s sixth novel is an action-packed, dramatic story that will take you on a virtual non-stop day and night stagecoach ride alongside the sacks of the U.S. Mail over the legendary 2,800-mile John Butterfield Overland mail route from Saint Louis to San Francisco during 1857 and 1858.
According to the book’s publisher, “this is a graphic and gripping story based on documented history that should keep the reader’s attention riveted to its last page.”
“You will share the interaction of the real and research historic individuals with my fictional characters during the creation and use of this epic route while characters during the creation and use of this epic route while the characters share their enormous trials while trying to complete the momentous and critically important American undertaking,” said Briney.
In addition to being a prolific author, Briney is an award-winning professional artist and sculptor. His illustrations and bronze sculptures can be found in private art collections, homes, offices and schools throughout the United States.
Read more about the author in your mid-week News.
Nocona is preparing for the 74th annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo May 8 and 9 at the Chisholm Trail Arena.
The rodeo will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nightly with the Ryan Ready Band playing for the rodeo dance afterward on Saturday night. Tickets in advance are $12 and $15 at the gate.
All the traditional rodeo events are planned along with non-sanctioned events of junior barrels for 16 and under. There is $250 added each night, a jackpot nightly and contestants have a $50 entry fee. Entries open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 4-5.
The new Chisholm Trail Rodeo Queen and Princess will be crowned during Saturday night’s performance. Read about these young ladies in your Thursday Bowie New.
Clara Anderson
TxDOT is hosting a virtual meeting to review projects included in the 2027-2030 Rural TIP.
The program is at 4 p.m. on May 6 and 11:59 p.m. on May 19, all online at https://bit.ly/4uhDwMG
The Rural TIP is a list of local projects to be funded during the next four years in the Wichita Falls District of the Texas Department of Transportation.
The counties included are Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cooke, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young. Transportation projects cannot receive federal funding unless they are included in the Rural TIP. This includes projects for private vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, public transport, and commercial vehicles.
A section of Roach Street has been closed for the last few weeks as a new sewer line was installed replacing old clay tile line. It is phase two of multi-phase sewer line project across the city funded through a Texas Water Development Board loan of more than $9.7 million. The project will replace nearly10 miles of aging lines. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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