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Bowie city elections draw challengers for mayor, council
Those interested in serving their local school board or city councils have until Aug. 21 to file for a place on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Joining the state constitutional amendment elections will be the Bowie and Saint Jo City Councils and Bowie, Saint Jo and Gold-Burg School Boards.
The Bowie council has two newcomers in its races, while four incumbents filed. Mayor and three council places are on the ballot. Brandon Walker signed up for precinct one councilor challenging incumbent Brent Shaw who has filed. Cody Bunch has filed for precinct two.
Jason Love, councilor in precinct two is challenging Mayor Gaylynn Burris who has filed.
Councilor Stephanie Post seeks re-election to her precinct three position, along with Brent Shaw in precinct one.
For the Bowie School all three incumbents have filed to run: Guy Green, place five, Lee Hughes, place six and Keith Richey, place seven.
Gold-Burg ISD has three places on the ballot that are presently held by Becky Case, Weldon Duff and Lynn Allen. No one had filed as of Tuesday.
The Saint Jo City Council has three places up for election including those filled by Carla Hennessey, Debbie Bryant and the late Randall Flusche who died in late February. No one had filed as of Tuesday.
Saint Jo ISD has four places on the ballot, and all the incumbents have filed for the race. They are Rebecca Harris, Brandon Kline, Jeff Pledger and Rodney Swirczynski.
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
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Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
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)
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Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
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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