NEWS
Chicken & Bread Days marks its 30th anniversary
It’s fall so it must be time for Chicken and Bread Days. Bowie celebrates its unique history as the festival marks its 30th anniversary this year.
Originally created to honor the late 1800s’ unique history of the Chicken and Bread Boys of Bowie, the festival has grown into a major north Texas event that launches the fall season.
While festival day is on Oct. 4, activities get underway the night before with the anniversary Sip & Stroll with me. Downtown Bowie will be filled with strollers enjoying wine and other beverages plus snacks from nearly 30 merchants and half-a-dozen pop-up vendors.
Hosted by the participating merchants and Bowie Downtown Development Board, the evening will include a downtown photo booth, live music and horse-drawn carriage rides. Strolling will be from 5 to 8 p.m. as guests are invited to purchase an armband and received a stroll glass at any of the merchants for $15.
Strollers may use a previous glass, but must purchase an armband. Proceeds support downtown beautification projects.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for the 400 Block of Decatur Street due to a water main break. The City of Bowie, TX Public Works Department is aware and is beginning repairs. Impacted residents who need bottled water should contact the City of Bowie, TX Office of Emergency Management at (940) 977-4941
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. June 9 in council chambers.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will discuss the 2026-27 budget process.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the 2027 Montague County Tax Appraisal District budget will be presented.
Other topics of new business will include amendments to the finance department purchasing policy; ordinance adding a pickleball court reservation fee and ordinance prohibiting drilling and mining or the reopening of an abandoned well or mine in any public park located within the city limits and resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife for a 2027 local park grant.
The Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on June 8 in regular session.
A budget for 2026-27 from the Montague County Tax Appraisal District will be presented.
Montague County 4-Hers will tell the court about their activities this past year.
Three new appointments to the Montague County Child Welfare Board will be presented for consideration: April Ann Mancilla, Emily Joyce Carminati and Evan Todd Biles.
Other topics on the agenda will include: Plan year 2027 Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits plan renewal; sheriff’s office to accept unanticipated revenue of $1,800 from child welfare board to go into training; service agreement with Commercial Pest Management for service at the animal shelter; service agreement with Red River Authority of Texas Environmental Services Lab for wastewater treatment sample analysis and related delivery process; credit application with TriCounty Materials and Services; service agreement with Parker Waste Services for bin in precinct one county board; sealed bids for base rock and oversized rock and budget workshop.
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