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May Yard of the Month nominations wanted
Nominations will be taken through May 24 for the May Yard of the Month award. The winner will be published in the last paper of the month. Call 872-2247 to make a nomination or email it to [email protected]. If you email a nomination follow up with a phone call to make sure it arrives.
Did the Forestburg ISD bonds pass?
MONTAGUE COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) — Montague County voters had the chance to approve another bond election for their schools, this time for Forestburg ISD. The bond was separated into Propositions A and B, totaling $6.2 million if both passed. Proposition A allows the district to spend $4.1 million on updating school facilities such as the science […]
Upper Trinity announces five finalists for rain harvest grant
With a wet April already in full swing and more storms expected in the coming months, the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District staff is here to provide tips and tricks on creating your very own rainwater harvesting system. Nearby counties received between 24-28 inches of rain last year, and just...
With her father by her side, Forestburg's Brenna Briles wins state title in high jump
More: Texas UIL state track meet 2024: See photos from day three AUSTIN — Winning an individual state title in track & field is already extremely difficult. But when you don't have facilities to allow you to practice regularly, it seems even more unlikely. ...
Wichita County part of state disaster declaration, neighboring Clay County left out
In response to severe storms and flooding since late April, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Tuesday including Wichita County — but not Clay County. Nor was Wichita County's neighbor to the west included in the additional counties Abbott swept into an expanded proclamation Thursday. A plea for help ...
Two arrests linked to missing Lone Grove man
RINGLING, Okla. (KTEN) — Tommy Tynes has been missing since April 19. While the whereabouts of the 61-year-old Lone Grove man remain a mystery, two people are now in custody after being observed using Tynes' credit card in Ringling. Elisha Fox and Clayton King were arrested and booked into...
HIGHLIGHTS: Strong pitching keeps teams alive
SB: Henreitta vs Merkel The Henrietta Lady ‘Cats faced the Merkel Lady Badgers in the 3A Area round. The Lady ‘Cats defeated the Lady Badgers and advance to the regional quarterfinal with a 2-1 win. BB: Burkburnett vs Bridgeport The Burkburnett Bulldogs faced the Bridgeport Bulls in the 4A Bi-District round. The Bulldogs defeated the […]
May 8 deadline to honor your graduation in the Bowie News senior section
May 8 is the deadline to honor your graduate in the 2024 Keepsake Graduation section. It is the only section where you will see senior photos of every high school in Montague County and Bellevue. If you want to honor your graduate with a special ad call 872-2247 or print...
Bowie golf repeats at state with a bronze medal
The Bowie Jackrabbits golf team finished with a bronze medal at the state tournament on Tuesday at the Grey Rock Golf Club in Austin. The Jackrabbits got bronze for the second straight year at state and in the program’s third appearance in the last four years. Bowie came into...
Bowie, Forestburg bond issues up on the May 4 ballot
As the final days for early voting were ticking away Montague County Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said there had been a strong turnout with 12% of registered voters casting ballots for the May 4 Bowie and Forestburg Independent School District Bond elections. The final day for early voting ended at...
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