Bowie Eyes District Crown Run As Brooks Plans Strong Season
More than 70 young players gather with Head Coach Willie Brooks and staff for a two day boot camp signaling the start of fall football. Bowie aims to challenge District 10-AA while defending state champion Jacksboro faces tough non conference tests including Crowell and Boswell.
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Willie Brooks
Bowie
Jacksboro Tigers
Bowie News
Brooks
Crowell
Boswell
Raymond Clements
Mike Cunningham
Nocona Indians
Bridgeport
Decatur
Electra
Jacksboro
Wood
Olney
Henrietta
Breckenridge
Junior Barnes
Jim Campbell
Letterman
James Case
Lewis Garrett
Tim Garrett
John Griffin
Bruce Haile
Lee Harrington
Keith Hightower
Duncan Hudson
14 Proposed Amendments Outlined In News Today
The Bowie News outlines fourteen proposed Texas constitutional amendments for the November 7 general election. Amendments cover salaries for legislators, abolishing the Lamar County Hospital District, pay for justices, a constitutional revision commission, and tax exemptions for disabled veterans, with further details to be published in August.
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News Today
Texas
Bowie News
Senate
House of Representatives
Lamar County
Love Nest Shooting Fun Arrest in Nocona Hills
Ross Carter a Wichita State Hospital employee was arrested after an alleged shooting at Lake Nocona Hills. He faced assault and attempted murder charges after a confrontation with A A Wilson who reportedly attacked Carter with a crow bar. Wilson was treated and Carter remained jailed.
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Ross Carter
Wichita State Hospital
Lake Nocona Hills
Roy Weiss
A. A. Wilson
Nocona Hills
Howard Middleton
Lake Nocona
Wilson
Carter
Noccona
Wichita Falls
Montague County
Booster Club Meeting at High School Cafeteria
The Jackrabbit Booster Club plans a 7 30 pm meeting Monday in the high school cafeteria to elect new officers and discuss finances then hear a brief talk from Head Football Coach Willie Brooks. Airman John C. Rhone of Bowie Texas completes basic training at Lackland and prepares for technical admin training at Keesler AFB Mississippi.
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Jackrabbit Booster Club
Willie Brooks
San Antonio
John C. Rhone
Hugh W. Rhone
Rt. 1
Bowie
Tex
Keesler Afb
Miss
Air Force
Air Training Command
Lackland Afb
Keesler
Rhone
Bowie High School
Circus Sale Boosts Bowie Trade Planned by Merchants
More than 50 Bowie retailers met at Travel Inn to plan a giant citywide sale titled the Circus Sale. The event spans the first weekend of October and October 11, featuring the world’s largest five ring circus under the big top with two performances from 4:30 to 8:30. Local merchants pledge participation as Bowie News distributes samples to urban and rural residents.
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Dennis Poole
H. P. Gresham
Forestburg
Varna
Bulgaria
Michelle Lees
Washington’s National Ballet Co
Nikita Talin
Dallas
B. E. Poole
Hemlock
Texas
Travel Inn
Clyde Brock
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Boudreaux
Bowie
Bowie News
Bowie Junior Rodeo Entries Due for August Event
Bowie Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Bowie Junior Rodeo on August 18 and 19 with eight events. Entries close today with a $85.00 fee per event except calf roping at $15.00. Events include bareback riding calf roping barrel racing pony bareback riding steer riding calf bobbing rescue race and bull riding.
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Bowie
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Finkler Wins Junior Par Tee At Top O Lake
Todd Finkler of Wichita Falls defied two stroke gaps to win the Junior Par Tee with a three day total of 209 at Top O The Lake. Brent Goodger finished tied for runner up with even par 70 final round, while Kent Deaver and Jim Shields also contended.
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Brent Goodger
Kent Deaver
Jim Shields
Goodger
O Lake Country Club
Nocona
Todd Finkler
Wichita Falls
Finkler
Deaver
Wichita
Bobby Smith
David Rodawalt
Gainesville
Dale Lay
Jarrett Lambert
Decatur
Brad Johnson
John Lennard
Steve Graham
Jacksboro
Russell Hill
Tim Garrett
Bowie
Sammy Johnson
Mike Holman
Henrieta
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Booster Club
John Rhone
Finkler Fries
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