COUNTY LIFE

Montague County Youth Fair wraps up 2015 event

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12 years ago

01/14/2015

While the number of exhibitors was down slightly, the winter chill could not dampen the excitement of the 2015 Montague County Youth Fair competition this past week.

There were 315 exhibitors from all the schools across Montague County taking to the show ring and community center to showcase their projects.

Animals of all breeds, smokers, hay buggies, jams, jellies, photos and aprons were just a few of the many items judged across 1,042 entries. This compares to 318 exhibitors and 1,005 exhibits for the 2014 fair.

Judging began the morning of Jan. 8 and continued through Saturday morning’s huge swine show. The fair closed with the Clover Kids Parade, followed by the premium sale.

Youth fair committee treasurer Kenton Holloway said early calculations show the sale raised $118,650 for the 145 projects sold, which is slightly above last year. In the competition, Macie McCollum make it a hat trick as she won grand champion steer for the third year in a row. Read the full story in the Wednesday News.

Pictured:

Former Bowie High School Agriculture Science Teacher Monty Moeller (left) and retired Nocona teacher Jay Womack received the Cecil Ward Memorial Award Saturday night honoring their longtime service to the fair. The plaques were presented by two of Ward’s children, Milton Ward and Linda Ellender. (News photo by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

Amity Club readies Mad Hatter Tea Party for Aug. 1

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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Amity Club of Bowie presents its annual Mad Hatter Tea Party and Style Show on Aug. 1 at the Bowie Community Center.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 with limited seating. Call Angela Short at 940-841-1315 or Patti Poe 940-867-3973 for tickets.
The Mad Hatter Tea presents a beautifully decorated party with unique table decorations done by club members or other sponsors. Guests are invited to come in your “Sunday finest/tea party attire” topped off with a hat.
All ages are welcome. There will be door prizes and prize drawings. Local businesses will be featured in the style show and guests will enjoy tea party themed food and tea.
Proceeds support Project Beautiful, Aaron’s Angels and Amity Club scholarships.

COUNTY LIFE

2026 Guide celebrates American’s birthday

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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The 2026 Guide is inside your Thursday Bowie News. Enjoy this year’s visitor’s and newcomer’s guide as its celebrates the 250th birthday of America and Montague County’s place in that evolution. While the county was not created as the United States began its journey after the revolutions, it’s place in the Indian Territory, Louisiana Purchase, the fledgling state of Texas all lead to its place in the great Lone Star state. Please find the guide in your Thursday paper, and later it will be available free in various locations.

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Christmas in July events planned in Nocona

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3 days ago

07/23/2026

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The Nocona Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate summer with a little Christmas spirit during its Christmas in July Sip & Shop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on July 24.
The event will feature participating chamber businesses throughout Nocona, each offering a unique shopping experience with refreshments, special promotions and plenty of small- town hospitality. Residents and visitors are encouraged to spend the evening exploring local shops, supporting small businesses, and enjoying everything downtown Nocona has to offer.
Shoppers who visit participating businesses will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card giveaway. Entry forms will be available at participating locations, giving attendees another reason to visit as many businesses as possible throughout the evening.

Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.