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Bowie, Nocona bands advance to area

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie and Nocona High Schools’ marching bands both advance to area contest Oct. 23 at C.H. Collins Stadium in Denton.
Bowie will march at 11:45 a.m. and Nocona at 2:15. p.m. A total of 26 bands compete in the Area B 3A contest Saturday. Other area bands include Holliday at 9:15 a.m., Jacksboro at 10 a.m. and Henrietta at 3:30 p.m. Results are scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
At area University Interscholastic League marching contest bands are judged by a panel of five who have 1,000 points available to dole out to the competitor. The number of bands competing will determine how many advance to the finals. A minimum of three bands will advance to state out of each area contest and class, it depends on how many move to area. Both bands also advanced to area last year.

Read the full story and cheer on both our county bands this weekend as they compete for a chance at state.

The Mighty Marching Maroon Drumline at last Friday night’s football game. (Photo by Jordan Neal)
The Pride of the Tribe Nocona HIgh School Band celebrates at regional contest last Saturday. (Courtesy photo)
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Commissioner’s court meets on Nov. 25

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Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.

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Bowie Fire Department celebrates its past year

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By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.

Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.

Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)

New firefighters were recognized for completing their firefighter I or II training.
Matthew Silcox and Nathan Cannon are pinned with their news badges by loved ones or family members. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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‘Wine like a dog’ event to aid new county shelter

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The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].

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