COUNTY LIFE
Veteran Bowie teacher reflects on career
By Dani Blackburn
dani@postoakmedia.net
Most of the ceiling tiles at Bowie High School are plain white but turn the corner from the cafeteria and a pop of color begins to appear. The tiles are each hand-painted by students who have graced the halls of Bowie High School, and the majority of those have taken art from teacher Alicia Betts.
The tiles lead to the art room with more painted tiles as vibrant as the art teacher herself, a characteristic which will be missed as she gets set to retire at the end of the school year after 31 years of teaching in Montague County.
When Betts first entered college, she had planned on being an architect or commercial artist, but a college art class sent her down the teaching path.
Read the full feature in the mid-week Bowie News.
Come out and support local music and help area churches stock up on food for the upcoming holidays by attending “Casting Out Matthew 4:19” in concert on Aug. 29 at the Bowie Community Center.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show at 6 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item that will go to local churches and food bank.
There will be live music, showcasing community and compassion throughout the night.
The concert will be followed by Bowie Open Mic Night. Take this opportunity to perform and support the town.
Montague County 4-H invites students and families interested in 4-H programs to attend an exploration program from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 29 at the Montague County Cowboy Church, 1600 FM 455.
Find out about the local clubs and all the projects a member might explore including STEM, poultry, home economics, shooting sports, horse, swine, cattle and much more.
Texoma Gives, the community project that supported non-profits through a donation campaign, stopped in 2025, but KFDX/KJTL stepped up to take it over and it will resume on Sept. 3.
After more than 10 years of providing an central spot for people to support nonprofits across North Texas and southern Oklahoma, the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation board announced it would no long host the day of giving. During its run about $13 million in donations.
Read the full story and see what Montague County non-profits are participating in your Thursday Bowie News.
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