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Welcome 2019, a blank slate to resolve

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When did ringing in the new year become a celebratory tradition? One would think it is a more modern-day creation, but 4,000 years ago the Babylonians brought in the new year with an 11-day festival in March, while the ancient Egyptians celebrated the new calendar during the Nile River’s annual flood.
The Roman Emperor Julius Caesar moved the first day of the year to Jan. 1 in honor of the Roman god of beginnings, Janus, for whom the month of January is named. The Babylonians made promises to their gods often related to getting out of debt, at the start of the new year in hopes they would see favor in the new year.
During the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. And in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII brought the Jan. 1 New Year back in fashion with the Gregorian calendar. Various religions also take time to reflect and seek forgiveness or atonement.

Will you be making a New Year’s resolution? Read the full story in the weekend News.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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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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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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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.

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