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Nocona, Saint Jo ready to sparkle Thursday
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American independence will be celebrated with fireworks this
A reminder that it is illegal to discharge fireworks within the city limits of Bowie, Nocona
Fireworks may be discharged out in the county, but be cautious of their use to avoid any wildfire or injury. In the Bowie area, fireworks can only be discharged at Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter on July 4th. Discharge at other times may result in a ticket.
The Nocona Lions Club presents its fireworks show at sunset at Weldon Robb Park. Citizens are asked not to shoot off their personal fireworks at this park, but to go to Benton or Boone Park to avoid any safety issues with the large show. For
The annual boat parade will be from 2-4 p.m. Participants may line up at Weldon Robb Park and they are invited to decorate their boat in a July 4th fashion.
Saint Jo’s July 4th Fireworks Spectacular also takes place on Thursday in Boggess Park. Families are invited to bring their lawn chairs to the park for an evening of old fashioned food, fun, games, music
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Bowie, Nocona libraries wrap up summer reading this week
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Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
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Color added to outside kennels at Bowie Animal Shelter
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Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Youngsters attend swimming lessons this week
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Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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