COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona marching bands prepare for UIL contest, possible state bid
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie and Nocona High Schools will send their marching bands off to University Interscholastic League contest on Oct. 14 and for the first time all bands will be eligible to advance to state contest.
In past years, Texas bands have had to alternate years to advance, but the rules changed this year. German Torres, Bowie band director, said this change is a great opportunity for bands to earn the chance to compete against the best bands in the state.
“The downside many felt was the cost for putting on the productions. UIL has left it up to the local districts to determine whether or not to compete every year or back to every other year because of the costs of the shows,” Torres said.
Read the full story about the band programs in your mid-week Bowie News.
(top) The 2024 Saint Jo High Homecoming Queen Taylor Patrick stands with the ladies of her court. (Not named in standing order) Layla Polk, sophomore princess; Maxey Johnson, junior princess; Taylor Patrick, Tara Wolf, Ava Rossin and Aliyah Vasquez, senior queen candidates; Bailie Nobile, junior princess and Olivia Johnson, freshman princess
The Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fundraiser on Sept. 28 with serving starting at 5:30 p.m. until it’s gone at the Bowie Community Center.
The event includes a prize drawing, auction and live band with all proceeds going to the Bowie Rural VFD.
Fall will soon arrive and its time to get your home and yards decorated and protected from the winter that will follow. See the insert inside today’s Bowie News for tips and ideas.
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