COUNTY LIFE
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Authentic, positive, selfless, kind, humble and faithful are just a few of the words being used to describe Eduardo Cordero, Bowie High School ag. science teacher, who lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 3.
For the second time this year, the Bowie Independent School District family has lost another member, following the death of Rhonda Parr this past February.
Cordero, 41, has been working in BISD for the past eight years.
His funeral mass is at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at St. William’s Catholic Church in Montague with Father Albert celebrating mass.
Cordero was born Oct. 10, 1979 in Goliad, TX to Mariano and Antonia Cordero. He is survived by his wife, Shayne Knipe of Bluff Dale, his mother and brother Mariano Jr.
While he did not have children of his own, his family says, “He helped raise and mentor a number of youth in a way that parents just can’t sometimes. He motivated and lifted his students to spread his gentleness and kindness out into the world.” Cordero loved horses enjoying team roping and riding. See his full obituary in today’s Bowie News.
Reflections
Superintendent Blake Enlow said the high school and the BISD community lots a dear friend in Ed Cordero, sending thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and students.
“The number of lives changed by Mr. Cordero during his career is a number we will never know. He has left an indelible impact on Bowie High School and our community. We will miss our friend and colleague, but we will continue to pursue excellence in all our endeavors in an effort to make Ed proud of what the Bowie ISD students and teachers will accomplish. Even in our sadness it is a great day to be a Jackrabbit,” explained Enlow.
Read the full story with reflections from teachers, friends and students in the weekend Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners to meet on Oct. 12
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Oct. 12 in the County Courtroom at the Courthouse Annex in Montague.
Commissioners are scheduled to consider issuing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month within Montague County.
The court also will consider accepting $850 in unanticipated revenue for the sheriff’s office generated during National Night Out activities, alongside interlocal cooperation contracts between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1 and 2.
An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters pertaining to sewer/septic inspector for the county. Any action would be taken back in open session.
COUNTY LIFE
Art of the Song opens Friday
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival opens Friday night for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Live music will be played by Full Circle Band.
Also on Oct. 9 enjoy a Nocona Nights Street Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. with the Mark Murphey and Highway 82 Band. Cost is $10 per ticket and $200 for a table seating eight. Bring your lawn chairs.
Read the full schedule of events for the festival in your Thursday Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Gold-Burg High readies homecoming events
These students are nominees for the 2026 homecoming court at Gold-Burg High School. Homecoming royals will be crowned in pre-game ceremonies before the Bears take on Throckmorton at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. Pictured are: Freshmen: Kenzley Foster and Jackson Allen, freshmen; Yareli Aguirre and Jojuan Grace, sophomores; Zara Andrade, junior and Brayden Odom, Kaylie Duncan, both seniors. Not pictured: Caleb Epperson, junior and Keelyn Case, senior.
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