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Welcome To Bowie Texas! Incorporated in 1883, Bowie began with a population of 1,100 settlers and 50 local businesses. Today, its population numbers 5,400, with industries ranging from apparel and athletic goods manufacturing, to agriculture, energy, machine manufacturing, and strong retail trade. Is Bowie named for the Texas hero Jim Bowie? Probably, but a popular workman on the railroad was named 'Buie', so his name was tossed about as a choice. His name suggested the Alamo hero, and it also symbolized those early pioneers whose strong spirit helped carve out the West. That strong pioneer spirit still prevails in Bowie today! Bowie has been called "Cowboy Country", and the name fits, as its ranking in both the amateur rodeo status grows each year. During the last weekend of June, Bowie comes alive with the festivities of Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo. One of the highlights is the two-day Blue Grass Round-up and Chuck Wagon Cook-off sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The nightly Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Daytime activities include: parades, games for young and old (such as frog jumping and turtle racing), a Rodeo Queen Contest, Indian Artifact Show, Car Show and lots of food and music. Find out more about this exciting family event by visiting their website at www.jimbowiedays.org |
Aug. 9-10 Sept 6-7 2nd Monday Trades Day 100 Year Tradition in Downtown Bowie Texas CITY OF BOWIE SIDE or TRADE CITY SIDE |
"Chamber Update" every Thursday KNTX 1410 AM RADIO at approx. 8:05 am for our MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Six (6) Businesses will be randomly drawn. Then one of those six will be featured on the show for a "Chamber Update" with Travis Thorne, President of the Chamber and Radio Celebrity, Ms Wendy Hill. THIS WEEK'S Six * Stice Sawmill * Brookshire's Grocery * First Choice Insurance * The Bowie Bank * Indiviual Member, Roy Curry * Main Street Bowie |
*Baseball * Softball BOWIE SPORTS ASSOCIATION Summer Recreation Leagues www.bowiebaseball.org _________ |
___________ Welcome our new members for 2008 Highlighted members have direct link to their website. |
(Click Here for Schedule of Events) Saturday, August 9 Mad Hatter Tea and Style Show. Held at the 1st United Methodist Church at 1515 Jefferson St. in Bowie at 2 pm. Tkts are $15. There will also be a guest appearance by 'Phyllis Diller'. Proceeds will benefit 'The Friends of the Auditorium'. Monday August 18 Bowie Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting From 5 pm till 6 pm at Legend Bank Community Room. Topic will be Legal Issues and the Hiring Process. Refreshments served. _____ October 2, 2008 Business After Hours 5-7 pm Host: Bellmire Healthcare Facility 1101 Rock Street, Bowie, Texas __________ October 18, 2008 Montague County Fair Celebrating 150 Years Fair Grounds, Nocona, Texas ______ October 25, 2008 Bayou Shrimp Boil & Auction Location: Bowie VFW 707 Nelson Street, Bowie, Texas |
The Next Big Thing! October 25, 2008 Bayou Shrimp Boil & Auction Starts at 5 pm at the Bowie VFW 707 Nelson Street, Bowie, Texas |