COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Rural VFD readies concert, fish fry

Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department brings live music, a fish and an auction to town Sept. 22 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
This event is the primary fundraiser for the fire department that serves a large area outside the Bowie city limits. Proceeds go to upgrade and maintain its equipment.
The popular fish fry will be from 5 to 8 p.m. or until sellout. Your donation is the cost for the fish dinner with all the trimmings.
A live auction will begin about 6:15 p.m. for a variety of items. There also is a prize drawning for a pair of funds, a Diamondback AR 15 .223 and a Springfield XDS 9mm. Tickets are $5.
The concert is a separate event that requires a ticket. Tickets are $25 at the door or order them online at www.outhousetickets.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. with Shotgun Rider the first band to the stage performing from 9 to 10 p.m.
Parker McCollum will place from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Beer sales are only available within the concert venue.
Those who have questions about the event or would like to donate items to the auction may call Ray Jones, 940-222-0468 or Randall Preuninger, 940-841-4277.
COUNTY LIFE
JBD Bass Tournament postponed

Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
COUNTY LIFE
AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
COUNTY LIFE
Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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