David Blackmon of the Bowie electric department was busy at his annual task of updating downtown event banners getting set for Chicken and Bread Days. (Photo by Cindy Roller)

The property of John Roberts in Frontier Shores at Lake Amon G. Carter was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon.
Bowie Rural Fire Department was dispatched to 573 Northwood Street at 1:03 p.m. to a structure fire. Additional calls went out to Bowie city and Sunset fire for mutual aid according to Bowie Rural Chief Randall Preuninger.
On arrival firefighters found the structures that included three trailer houses and storage buildings. There also was a grass fire that jumped Northwood.

Read the full story on wildfire danger and heat advisories in your weekend Bowie News.

The Bowie First Methodist Women of Grace will be hosting a “Pumpkins to Snowflakes” Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 12.
If you are a crafter, quilter or make any type of handcrafted item, the ladies would like to invite you to join them and share your talents with the community.
Booth space is available for $30 for the first table and $20 for additional tables. Deadline for registration is Sept. 28. For more information contact Connie Beaird at 940-557-5759 or Sandy Owens at 972-816-1613 and leave a message.