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SBDC opens Montague County office at NCTC

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Business Recovery Adviser Michael Carmichael has set up his Small Business Development Center office and is ready to assist area business people with their needs whether it’s exploring a new idea or finding resources to help make it through tough times.

Michael Carmichael is ready to assist county business people with tough times or new ideas. (Photo by Barbara Green)


That new office is located at North Central Texas College Bowie, ready to serve all of Montague County, along with Denton and Cooke Counties through the SBDC North Texas. Part of a nationwide system, the SBDC is designed to provide potential and existing businesses in these counties with practical assistance needed to survive, grow and prosper.
Development of a Montague County office had been in the works since just before the pandemic started as officials determined Montague County was an under-served area. The focus then switched to business recovery related to COVID-19. For the Bowie area these needs became even more prevalent following the late May tornado.

Read the full feature in your weekend Bowie News.

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Gold-Burg High one-act prepares for public show on Sunday

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The cast and crew of Gold-Burg High School’s state-bound one-act play “Interview,” will present a public show at 4 p.m. on May 5 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
Admission is $5 and there will be a bake sale to raise funds for travel and other OAP expenses. The show is directed by Linda Fitzner.
The group will travel to Austin to perform on May 13 for the state title. This is the school’s first time to take a play to the state contest.

Pictured above: Cast of “Interview” in rehearsal this week. (Courtesy photo)

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Voters decide today on two ISD bonds

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Voters in Bowie and Forestburg Independent School Districts will have their say Saturday as both entities offer up bond issues to improve infrastructure.
Early voting came to an end on Tuesday with a total of 1,230 people casting their ballots.
On election day the polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three locations: Bowie Senior Citizens Center, Forestburg ISD Library and Sunset City Hall. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations due to countywide voting.

Read more about both bond proposals in your weekend Bowie News.

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City crews replace fire hydrant near downtown

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Water was off Wednesday morning as the City of Bowie public works crew replaced a fire hydrant at the corner of Walnut and Matthews. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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