SCHOOL NEWS
Local project inspired by Bible verse to help children
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Matthew Project, a Bowie schools clothing initiative will have its first fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 5 during the October Art Walk in downtown Bowie in the area of Smythe and Wise.
Brandy Akins says she was inspired to try and do something to help Bowie school children who may be in need of clothing.
“When my child was in kindergarten I saw lots of kids wearing clothes that didn’t fit, were too big or too small, that were not clean. It inspired me to figure out a way to help these children so they can be more confident,” said Akins.
She also was inspired by another local school that has a similar clothing initiative. Along with some helpful friends and supporters, The Matthew Project was born out of the Bible verse Matthew 25:36 – “Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.”
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
The Bellevue Ex Student Association is hosting a music and hamburgers event at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue Fire Hall) to raise funds for scholarships.
A $20 donation includes a hamburger, fixings, dessert, a drink and an evening of entertainment. Everyone is cordially invited to come out for a fun evening.
“Texas and the Letter W” will be presented by Kenny and Susan Mayo with the Post Oak Band.
All of the music will be from musicians whoare Texans who have a name beginning with the letter “W.”
A drawing for a DeWalt power tool set and the auction of some sweets to take home will round out the evening of fellowship.
All money raised will go into the Bellevue Ex Student’s Scholarship fund and are tax-deductible.
Forestburg Independent School staff announced its 2026 homecoming king nominees (back): Houston Johnson, Caleb Rich and John Carranza. Queen nominees (front): Delilah Petch-Raney, Dori Gonzalez, Megan Bain, Jocelyn Rich and Brenna Briles. Not pictured: Taylor Griggs. The Forestburg Longhorns will take on Perrin-Whitt for its homecoming game. (Photo by Rashonda Hobbs)
The staff of Bowie Elementary School will host open house/curriculum night on Sept. 24.
The program on curriculum will be from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 6 to 7 p.m. visit the classrooms.
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