COUNTY LIFE

TSCRA hosts ranch gathering in Bowie July 25

Published

5 years ago

07/20/2019

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association will host a ranch gathering July 25 at the Bowie Community Center at 413 Pelham St., Bowie.
The event will provide an opportunity for local cattle producers to learn about TSCRA’s recent activities, discuss issues facing cattle raisers and connect with other cattle producers in the area.
Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary beef dinner.
TSCRA Special Ranger John Bradshaw is slated to provide an update on recent law enforcement activities in the area and discuss strategies to keep livestock and equipment safe and secure.
Attendees will also receive updates on other topics of interest to cattle raisers and the community, including a briefing on recent governmental activities that impact Texas ranchers and landowners.
The event is open to the public and free of charge.
If planning to attend, TSCRA asks that you register at www.tscra.org/ranch-gatherings or 800-242-7820, ext. 192.

COUNTY LIFE

First Music in the Park on June 1

Published

2 days ago

05/25/2024

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Enjoy the first Music in the Park free concert at 6 p.m. on June 1 in Pelham Park.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy this evening of musical fun. Live music will be performed by the Kaitlen Jewitt Band, Dylan Edwards and the Texas Strays Band and the Monty Dawson Band.
Food trucks will be on site. Buy a mug for $10 and receive a free beer.

COUNTY LIFE

Summer Rec returning to Bowie for June

Published

2 days ago

05/25/2024

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The City of Bowie is bringing back the summer recreation program for June and the city pool is set to open for splash day on May 28.
Summer rec was cancelled several years ago due to a lack of staff. It is open to children kindergarten through age 15 and will be free of charge.
Summer Rec starts June 3 and will be 8 a.m. to noon during the week days. It will end on June 28. Children should be picked up at the pool by 11:45 a.m. each day.
Activities at the park will include all sorts of ball games, flag football, tennis, relay races, circle games, arts and crafts, music and of course swimming.
Permission forms must be filled out the first day. Participants should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. and do not come for swimming alone.
For the city pool families can enjoy a free splash day from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. New pool hours will be 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed on Sunday. Pool admission is $3.
An individual pool pass is $60 for city residents and $70 for non-residents. A family pool pass is $115 for up to three people, $5 for each additional person.
Water aerobics begins June 3 from 6-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday at $2 a person.
Swim lessons will be July 8-12 and July 15-19. Lessons are 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m. Cost is $30 per person ages three and up.

Pictured: Summer Rec fun from a few years back. (Bowie News file photo)