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Make your plans for the upcoming Jim Bowie Days so you don’t miss the fun

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The 58th annual Jim Bowie Days is just a few weeks away so it is time to start planning your activities so your schedule will be all set up to enjoy all the fun.
The longest running festival in Bowie, Jim Bowie Days is always the last full week of June running June 22-29.
For those interested in creating a float for the parade the deadline to enter is by 5 p.m. on June 17. Theme for the parade is “Can’t Eclipse Texas.”
The parade rolls through downtown at 10:30 a.m. on June 29. Prizes will go to the first place winners in the categories of business, equestrian, riding club, youth or sports organization and civic or church. The parade will feature Jim Bowie Days pioneer royalty, rodeo royal contestants, along with antique cars, riding clubs and kids are invited to ride their decorated bicycles.
As always the first big event is the Jim Bowie Days Fishing Tournament on June 22. Registration starts at 5 a.m. at Selma Park boat ramp with the first cast to fly at 6 a.m.

Read the full story on the Jim Bowie Days schedule in the weekend Bowie News.

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Saint Jo City Council scheduled to meet April 9

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The Saint Jo City Council was scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on April 9 in Saint Jo City Hall for the regular monthly meeting.
Items on the agenda include a permit request from Amy and Troy Allen for property located at the corner of Meadows and N. Meigs lots one and two. City Secretary Debbie Dennis will make a request to consolidate the water and sewer fund into a general fun for the purpose of creating a consolidated cash account. This is based on a recommendation from Accountant Josh Harman and Fundview, which is the new records management program now being used by the city staff.
An executive session is planned to discuss the possible hiring of a new police officer. Any action would be taken back in open session.
The agenda concludes with minutes, monthly bills and written reports from the mayor, police, fire, water and sewer and the city secretay.

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Nocona City Council scheduled to meet April 8

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Members of the Nocona City Council were scheduled to meet at 5 om. on April 8 in council chambers.
The councilor will receive the annual financial report for 2023-24 from its outside auditor.
A resolution approving the Nocona Economic Development Corporation (Type A and B boards), to spend $2,250 in funds for L&M Barber and cigar shop signage will be considered.
A second resolution is set to allow the two NEDC boards to participate in a grant of $19,225 to the Indian Oaks Golf Advisory Committee for equipment, aerifying and top dressing greens, plus batteries in the rental carts.
The third resolution would allow the boards to participate in a grant of $20,000 to the Nocona Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena Committee to build new concrete bleachers, railings, fence and a platform. And the final resolution would allow the boards to expend loan funds of $5,000 to Studio 940 (Circle F Salon) for furniture and equipment.
The council will consider reappointing Kevin Kirkpatrick for the NEDC Type A Board for a three-year term.
During the workshop agenda, the council was going to discuss a new date for the Nocona Gas Junkies Car Club race moved from April 19 to April 26.
The city council also has an item where it will act as the building commission to discuss a request from Bradley and Barbara Lawrence to install a new 2024 manufacture home at 605 Travis.

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Radio club hosting meteorologist

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Michael Bohling, chief meteorologist from Channel 3 in Wichita Falls, will have a presentation at the Montague County Courthouse Annex Community room in Montague from 7-8 p.m. on April 8. It is sponsored by the Montague County Amateur Radio Club.

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