COUNTY LIFE
Friends of the Bowie Library present annual honor
Top photo: (Center) Priscilla Briney received the Friend of the Year Award at Saturday annual Friends of the Library Spring Luncheon. Make the presentation was Award Coordinator Bobbie Zamenski and Friends President Lois Vicars. The award recognizes outstanding service by the volunteers within the Friends. Also pictured is program speaker Dr. Rosemary Rumbley who brought the humorous talk “Everything I know I learned in the library.” (Photos by Barbara Green)
COUNTY LIFE
Fire destroys home, fire dangers escalate across the state
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.
COUNTY LIFE
Methodist ladies plan autumn craft fair
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.
COUNTY LIFE
Montague County 4-Hers gear up for new year
Montague County 4-H invites you to learn about the new 4-H year at the 2024-25 4-H Exploration 9 to 11 .m. on Aug. 24 at the Montague County Cowboy Church, 1600 Farm-to-Market Road 455.
Find out about local clubs and projects to explore such as STEM, poultry, home economics, shooting sports, horse, swine, cattle and much more.
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