COUNTY LIFE
Hymns for the Hungry on Oct. 22

Hymns for the Hungry, an event led by the Bowie Methodist Church that allows surrounding churches and organizations to share their gift of music to benefit the local food ministry will be Oct. 22.
This will be the ninth year for Hymns after it was halted two years due to the pandemic returning in 2022. It will be 5:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Bowie Community Center.
Due to the current economy, many more people are in need. Each church or organization provide musical entertainment, contribute to the food and provide a cakes for a live auction.
Gift cards to local food establishments and grocery/gas stores will be offered in drawings throughout the evening. Slots for the churches are all filled and members will provide an evening of uplifting entertainment.
“Meal deals” of a hot dog, chips, and drink will be served for $5 and dessert will cost $1. Admission fee is $1 per person.
All proceeds will go directly to God’s Table, an outreach provided by the First Free Will Baptist Church of Bowie. God’s Table is open six nights a week and is now feeding about 140 people nightly.
For information call or text Jarae Scruggs @ 940-841-1212, or you may call FUMC 940-872-3384.
COUNTY LIFE
JBD Bass Tournament postponed

Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
COUNTY LIFE
AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
COUNTY LIFE
Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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