COUNTY LIFE
Chisholm Trail Rodeo May 12-13
The 71st annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo rides into Nocona this weekend with all the traditional rodeo action for two nights, May 12-13.
Stock for this United Professional Rodeo Association rodeo is provided by the awarding-winning Champion Rodeo Company. Advance tickets are on sale for $8 and tickets are $10 at the gate. Six and under get in free.
Sanctioned nightly events will feature bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, team roping, ranch bronc, ladies breakaway roping, tie-down roping, ladies barrel racing and bull riding. There is $18,500 added money.
The non-sanctioned events will include junior barrels for those age 16 and under. There is $250 added each night and a jackpot nightly Entry fee is $40.
Mutton bustin’ will take place during the rodeo for those ages eight an under. There is a $20 entry fee for mutton bustin’. There also will be a calf scramble nightly for those ages nine to 12. Winners in both contests receive buckles.
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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