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By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Bowie County leaders have taken the first step in the direction of what they see is the most viable way to protect our most valuable resource, as they have approved a resolution to join with other counties across Texas to form a Regional Water Conservation District. At last Monday’s meeting of the Bowie County Commissioners Court, the county leaders approved a resolution that will see the county join with neighboring counties to ask t

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The day is fast approaching for the annual Glow Walk in New Boston, scheduled for September 19, 2026. A plethora of fundraising activities are underway for this year’s event, and organizer Stephanie Hawkins says that this is again a year “where every story matters.” One of those fundraising activities is labeled Pie for a Purpose, and it is exactly as it sounds. A long list of volunteer contestants has signed up and the donation jar t

“No new supply agreements, reservation capacities or participation contracts have been made beyond those already existing with the Member Entities.” By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com With the organized opposition to the construction of proposed AI data centers in Bowie County, much has been said about where the water will come from to supply the water thirsty cooling towers that come with them. Opposition leaders have raised the issue of water consumption and water

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com In these dog days of summer, many are in the middle of preparing for another school year, and that is surely the case for the folks at Plentiful Harvest in New Boston as the efforts are in full swing for their 9th annual Back to School Bash. This year’s event is set for Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. til 2 p.m. at the church, located at 500 N. Merrill. As always, the much anticipated event will bring the community together to provid

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Members of the community in Avery have come together for a common purpose, and that purpose is to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. An effort is underway to honor and all of the veterans laid to rest in the Avery Cemetery by placing a special commemorative wreath on their final resting place for Christmas this year. The work being done now is to identify all of the veterans in the cemetery and that is where

By Allyson Pebsworth allyson@westbowiepost.com Bringing a lifetime of restaurant experience to Hooks, Don Baughman and wife Cheryl, are excited to continue serving customers in the area, this time with a variety of bar-b-que and sweet treats. Born in Texarkana to parents Charles and Yeda Moore, Cheryl met Don during her youth while living in California. After building a life that grew to include daughters Jena Reis and Kalen Baughman, Don and Cheryl moved back to Texas to be

DeKalb’s Zadie Kaye Bates came home with a long list of honors from the American Junior Simbrah Roundup held last week in Brenham, Texas. ZK earned Grand Champion in Public Speaking, Grand Champion in Skill-a-thon, Grand Champion in Sales Talk, Grand Champion in Livestock Judging, 3rd place in Cattleman’s Quiz, 3rd place in Showmanship, Reserve Grand Champion in her Division with her Simbrah show heifer and Overall High Point Junior. The future of FFA and 4-H is bright in Bow

By Rylee Freeman Reporter Whether in the mood for a hot coffee to start the day, a refreshing lemonade to cool off or an energizer for a midday boost, customers no longer have to drive miles out of town to satisfy the craving. The Hudson Roast brings familiar favorites to the Maud community, offering many of the same drinks found at larger coffee shops while providing the convenience and inviting atmosphere of a locally owned business. After living in Maud for 12 years, owner