COUNTY LIFE
Funny, thoughtful, faithful used to describe Colby Price
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Goofball, mentor, witty, faithful and funny are just some of the words used this week to describe Colby Price, a young man whose life was cut short Monday night in a tragic auto accident.
The community that loved this teen laid him to rest Friday afternoon in a funeral service hosted at Bowie High School, where he attended class as a 16-year-old junior.
Friends and families supported each other sharing their love and memories of Price. A family visitation the night before saw a line running out into the parking lot.
Bowie school students were not set to return to class until Jan. 9, but when news of this death became public the school district and community kicked into action to help.
Bowie Independent School District staff set up a counseling room at the high school campus Tuesday for staff and students. Superintendent Blake Enlow said when students return this week counselors also would be available for anyone who may need support.
Enlow has helped guide the district and his former principal’s campus BHS through several deaths including that of two students and two teachers. He said the community coming together is an important part of healing.
“The schools are central parts of this community and everyone takes pride in what we do. When something like this happens, everyone rallies together to support each other. People deal with grief and tragedy in different ways, but the outpouring of support from our community is like none I have seen. We stand together in good times and hold each other up in times of trouble,” explained the superintendent.
Colby was born on March 21, 2006 in Decatur to Cody and Christy Hawkins Price. He was a junior and looked forward to playing college football, just like his brother, Coleton, who is playing at Baylor.
In high school Colby played on the varsity football team, ran track and was a power lifter. He comes from a large family that includes his stepmom Lory Price and siblings, Chelsea Guevara, Coleton Price, Chloe Turlington and Katie Jo Turlington. His grandparents are Jim and Liz Price and J.B. and JoAnn Jordan.
Friends and family said he always had a smile on his face, often a joke on his lips and his famous phrase was “It’s bulking season,” related to training as an athlete.
Read the full story as friends and teachers share their memories of Colby Price in the weekend Bowie News.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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