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School, city election filing ends Monday
Filing ends Monday for the Nov. 7 elections in Bowie, Gold-Burg and Saint Jo School Districts, plus Bowie and Saint Jo City Councils.
There are challengers in the Bowie City Council races as Mayor Gaylynn Burris faces fellow Councilor Jason Love. Brandon Walker runs against incumbent Trustee Brent Shaw. Stephanie Post seeks re-election to precinct three and Cody Bunch runs for precinct two which would be vacated by Love.
Michael Chase Thomas runs for place six on the Bowie School Board facing off with incumbent Lee Hughes. Guy Green and Keith Richey have both filed for re-election.
For Saint Jo School Board all the incumbents have filed: Rebecca Harris, Brandon Klein, Jeff Pledger and Rodney Swirczynski.
Gold-Burg ISD has three places on the ballot with no filings, and the Saint Jo City Council has three with Martha Garcia the only candidate.
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
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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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