COUNTY LIFE
Bowie Community Room reno wins approval for new city offices
After being on and off for the past few years, the renovation of the community room for use as city offices won approval this week.
The city council once more debated the need and reviewed the bidders, but in the end, went with the project unanimously.
In February, the architect firm of Bundy, Young, Sims and Potter of Wichita Falls prepared design specs. In late March the city advertised for bids locally, but did not receive any proposal. The bid area was expanded and four companies offered bids ranging from $189,750 to $282,000.
City Manager Bert Cunningham said during the review of the bidders by the architects, and negotiating with the two low bidders they found a few areas to change which reduced the low bid from Gary Baker Construction of Wichita Falls to $170,990.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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.
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.
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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