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Ranger Ronny Mac Griffith’s career now on display at 3 Bostons Museum

Bowie County native and retired Texas Ranger Ronny Mac Griffith now has an exhibit showcasing his law enforcement career. He was inducted into the museum on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Photos by Tony Basso

July 20, 2022

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Capital Highlights

Wildfire danger continues to rise

State Capital Highlights

July 20, 2022

Wildfire danger continues to rise As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres. As of Sunday, there were eight active wildfires; the largest was the ...

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Full of Mercy, God Is

“Because of the Lord’s faithful love, we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!” – Lamentations 3:22-23

July 13, 2022

“Because of the Lord’s faithful love, we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!” – Lamentations 3:22-23 When did you hit a wall in a situation? Maybe your efforts failed, and you weren’t sure what to do next. Maybe there were no easy answers...

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Pond Maintenance—Part II

Ideal pond clarity should be between 18 and 24 inches. Having a “darker” pond will limit the vegetation in the middle because of the limited sunlight reaching the bottom. However, clarity of less than 18 inches can cause the phytoplankton (onecelled organisms that make the water greenish) to die off causing lack of oxygen in the water. This lack of oxygen can kill everything living in the pond.

July 13, 2022

Ideal pond clarity should be between 18 and 24 inches. Having a “darker” pond will limit the vegetation in the middle because of the limited sunlight ...

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Regular Vaccinations to Age Well

Receiving regular vaccinations is important for everyone’s health, especially older adults who are at risk for more complications from the seasonal flu and shingles. Vaccines can help build and maintain immunity from contracting a variety of diseases and viruses, including influenza, pneumonia and COVID-19.

Olivia Burns

July 13, 2022

Receiving regular vaccinations is important for everyone’s health, especially older adults who are at risk for more complications from the seasonal fl...

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TRAHC to Host Preview Part for Juried Exhibition on July 14

On July 14 from 5:30- 7:30pm, TRAHC will host a Preview Party for an exclusive first look and chance to purchase art from their 34th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music from the Josh Lawrence Trio.

July 13, 2022

On July 14 from 5:30- 7:30pm, TRAHC will host a Preview Party for an exclusive first look and chance to purchase art from their 34th Annual Juried Exh...

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Farther along, we’ll understand why

Everyone knows the old saying about the two things we can be assured of in life are death and taxes. While we know it is coming, death is hard on us. It goes without saying really that the death of someone you love brings a different kind of pain than just about anything else.

God Stuff By Kenny Mitchell

July 13, 2022

Everyone knows the old saying about the two things we can be assured of in life are death and taxes. While we know it is coming, death is hard on us. ...

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Capital Highlights

TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8

State Capital Highlights

July 13, 2022

TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8 The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Results fo...

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What’s Happening

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 13, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS Have a community event and want to let people know about it? Email your “What’s Happening” to Heather at hrussell@bowiecountynow.com S...

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TxDOT seeks public input on State’s 10-year transportation plan

TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the development of projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition to highway projects, the UTP addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity.

Public invited to comment on transportation projects

July 13, 2022

TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the deve...