COUNTY LIFE
Special Texas Senate election set for Tuesday
Voters in Texas Senate District 30 will go to the polls on Sept. 29 to select a person to fill the seat vacated by Pat Fallon as he makes a congressional run.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday with locations set up at the same places as early voting: Bowie Bible Baptist Church, H.J. Justin Community Room in Nocona, Saint Jo Civic Center and Montague County Courthouse Annex Community Room.
Early voting was strong for two weeks with 1,292 voters casting a ballot through 10 a.m. Friday.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said the unexpected early election has run smoothly so far. All COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place for voters, as well as the election team. Voters also will be asked to wear face coverings.
She reminds voters polls will only be open at the four early voting locations, not at the other general election locations. Voters may cast their ballot at any of these locations since Montague County operates countywide voting.
Voters will choose between six candidates all listed on the same ballot with their party affiliation listed with their name.
District 68 State Rep. Drew Springer (R-Muenster), who has served the district since 2013, was the first candidate to jump in the race. He also garnered Pat Fallon’s endorsement.
Craig Carter, also Republican, is a metroplex area business owner who created the Old Boot Factory franchise starting in Nocona and ran against Fallon in the 2018 primary for state Senate.
The other Republican include Andy Hopper an engineer and rancher from Decatur and Chris Watts former mayor of Denton and Shelley Luther, a Dallas beauty salon owner, became known for her opposition to the pandemic shutdown.
Jacob Minter, the only Democrat in the race, lives in Sherman and is recording secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 20.
Bellevue and Prairie Valley High School seniors will be first up on the stage this week as graduation ceremonies begin for Montague County area schools.
Bellevue High School
Bellevue seniors will graduate at 7 p.m. on May 16 in the school auditorium. Athletic Director Colby Broussard will be the program speaker. There also will be a mantle and rose ceremony.
Honor graduates are Cirstin Allen, Mason Criswell, Jayson Gill, Sarah Hamilton, Avrie Perry, Kason Roper, Richard Smith, Chesney Stanley and Mary Elise Stegerwald. Students listed alphabetically not by class order.
Mason Criswell, the 18-year-old son of T.J. and Stephanie Criswell, will be the senior class valedictorian. Cirstin Allen, the 18-year-old daughter of Jacqueline Allen and Donnie Leatherwood, is class salutatorian.
Prairie Valley High School
The Bulldogs will host graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. in the gym. The program will include scholarship recognitions, and eighth grade graduation as part of the ceremony. Board President Scott Carpenter will present diplomas. Honor graduates are Tyson Easterling, Makaylee Gomez and Maddy Yeargin.
Tyson Easterling is valedictorian and Makaylee Gomez is salutatorian.
Meet these top graduates in your mid-week Bowie News.
The Gold-Burg Bears ended their one-act play season as a top eight state finalist Monday, and while they didn’t take a medal, Director Linda Fitzner said it was a “phenomenal” experience.
“Interview,” was Gold-Burg High School’s entry into the state University Interscholastic League contest as they joined eight other 1A plays that worked their way to state.
It was a huge jump for the small school’s cast and crew to perform at the Austin Independent School District Performing Arts Center, coming from rehearsals in the school gym.
Levi Hellinger made the All Star cast and Corbin Gilbert received Honorable Mention All Star Cast.
“It’s was a beautiful and phenomental experience,” said Fitzner. “We are thankful to all those who share their kindness, love and support, because this was a beautiful and wonderful dream and experience for all.”
Guthrie High School won first, Benjamin was second and Avery third. The rest of the group received state finalist plaques. Critiques were on Tuesday.
Enjoy a summer kick-off event benefitting Hannah Reyling of Saint Jo from noon to 4 p.m.. on June 8 at Boggess Park.
A 21-year-old graduate of Saint Jo High School and student at Tarleton State University, she is the daughter of Chris and Paulette Reyling. She is battling bacterial meningitis and has undergone some life-changing surgeries.
All proceeds will go to her recovery, rehabilitation and prosthetics.
For the event there will be waterslides, water balloons, slip-N-slide, kickball, fire truck hose spray and more. One wristband at $20 will get you access to all the activities, as well as one meal including a hot dog, chips and a drink. Snow cones also will be available for sale.
Live music by Tyler Cook to follow.
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