COUNTY LIFE
All Class Bowie High Reunion comes to town
(Top photo) Members of the Bowie High School homecoming court: Madilyn Ward and Evan Whitfield, ninth; Aowyn Word and Bryson Mills, tenth; Ellie Mowery and Kyle Keeler, eleventh; and seniors, Parker Riddle, Rayder Mann, Jaylen Jones, Edmond Deleon, Heidi Siebert and Monty Mayfield, and Rileigh Merrett and Hayden Heugatter (not pictured). The senior royals will be crowned at halftime Friday night.
The celebration is set for the 2025 All Class Reunion for Bowie High School on Sept. 19-20 that will include a parade, bonfire, golf tournament, tailgating, football game and dance.
This week the 2025 homecoming court was announced at the high school. Senior queen and king nominees are: Parker Riddle, Rayder Mann, Jaylene Jones, Edmond Deleon, Heidi Siebert, Monty Mayfield, Rileigh and Hayden Heugatter.
The 2025 royals will be crowned during halftime ceremonies. Other members of the court are: Madilyn Ward and Evan Whitfield, ninth grade; Aowyn Word and Bryson Mills, tenth grade and Ellie Mowery and Kyle Keeler, eleventh grade.
The Jackrabbit Booster Club invites everyone to participate and attend the homecoming parade at 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 17.
A bonfire also was planned at Selma Park on Sept. 17.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 alumni registration will take place in the Jackrabbit reception room at the high school library. There will be lots of memorabilia to view, with food and drinks. For lunch enjoy food provided in the reception room or local restaurants.
The Bowie Junior High School building is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and the staff and students invite everyone to take a tour between 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 19 as part of homecoming week.
From 2 to 4 p.m. special recognition will honor Phyllis Matlock, longtime secretary to the high school principal, and Coach Hubert Boner, longtime coach and educator. This will be in the reception room in the high school library.
At 5 p.m. tailgating will begin in the parking lot next to Jackrabbit Stadium. Class groups and individuals are welcome. To reserve
a spot contact Darron Winn at 817-247-1955 or email Ronnie and Jacki Sue Hankins at jackieron@aol.com.
The day concludes with the homecoming ceremonies and football game at Jackrabbit Stadium.
Saturday morning opens with an alumni golf tournament at 8 a.m. at Top Of Lake Golf Club. It is a four-person scramble at $300 a team. Contact Brent Shaw at 940-531-2190 or brentshaw@utexas.edu. Organizers reported there were a few slots left early in week.
At 9 a.m. visiting resumes at the Jackrabbit reception room at the library. Snacks and drinks provided. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. enjoy a barbecue lunch in the cafeteria.
During the weekend, prizes will be given for Best Tailgating, Oldest Graduate attending and the alumni member who traveled the farthest to attend.
From 8 to 11 p.m. dance, visit and enjoy other fun at the City of Bowie pavilion by the pool. There will be a DJ, and alumni talent is set to perform along with a photo booth and light show.
Follow the BHS Classmates Facebook group and Bowie High School Alumni members Facebook page.
Watch your Bowie News next week and bowienewsonline.com for coverage of the Bowie homecoming activities including the parade, royalty crowning, bonfire and of athletic actions at Jackrabbit Stadium.
COUNTY LIFE
Chisholm Trail Rodeo coming to Nocona
Nocona is preparing for the 74th annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo May 8 and 9 at the Chisholm Trail Arena.
The rodeo will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nightly with the Ryan Ready Band playing for the rodeo dance afterward on Saturday night. Tickets in advance are $12 and $15 at the gate.
All the traditional rodeo events are planned along with non-sanctioned events of junior barrels for 16 and under. There is $250 added each night, a jackpot nightly and contestants have a $50 entry fee. Entries open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 4-5.
The new Chisholm Trail Rodeo Queen and Princess will be crowned during Saturday night’s performance. Read about these young ladies in your Thursday Bowie New.
Clara Anderson
COUNTY LIFE
TxDOT plans virtual meeting on rural road projects
TxDOT is hosting a virtual meeting to review projects included in the 2027-2030 Rural TIP.
The program is at 4 p.m. on May 6 and 11:59 p.m. on May 19, all online at https://bit.ly/4uhDwMG
The Rural TIP is a list of local projects to be funded during the next four years in the Wichita Falls District of the Texas Department of Transportation.
The counties included are Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cooke, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young. Transportation projects cannot receive federal funding unless they are included in the Rural TIP. This includes projects for private vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, public transport, and commercial vehicles.
COUNTY LIFE
Sewer line replacement moving forward
A section of Roach Street has been closed for the last few weeks as a new sewer line was installed replacing old clay tile line. It is phase two of multi-phase sewer line project across the city funded through a Texas Water Development Board loan of more than $9.7 million. The project will replace nearly10 miles of aging lines. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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