COUNTY LIFE
Veteran’s memorial finally going out for bid
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
After almost a year and a half of arguing with the insurance company and trying to decide the best way to stabilize a new Montague County Veterans’ Memorial, the commissioner’s court voted to go out for sealed bids on the memorial during its call Aug. 31 meeting.
On March 4, 2025 two of the large black marble panels containing the names of county veterans fell over and shattered at the memorial located on the courthouse square. It is believed wind was responsible for the damage, although this was the second time a panel fell. Back in November 2021 a panel fell and it took a very long time to get it replaced at a price of $16,000.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Pictured above is the original marker. (Bowie News file photo)
On Monday the staff and students of Bowie Elementary took time to remember Avery Kelley, age 5 and a kindergarten student at the school, was killed in a car accident along with her mother on Sept. 25 in Archer County. The staff posted this colorful video on Facebook.
As the seasons change it is time for a refresh before winter sets in. Get some ideas in the Fall Home Improvement section inside today’s Bowie News.
The Oct. 9-11 Art of the Song Music and Art Festival is gearing up for three days of art and entertainment in downtown Nocona.
The festival opens on Oct. 9 with a Chisholm Trail Art Association Preview Party from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 in the H.J. Justin Building.
Come see all the entries for the adult show, which formally opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. The Mind’s Eye will perform during the party.
Read the full story on all the festival activities in your Thursday Bowie News.
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