Bowie County

AgriLife Extension Service Office

Today, Bowie County has a population of approximately 92,000 people, fifty percent of that population lives in Texarkana. Other towns in the county include: New Boston, DeKalb, Simms, Leary, Hooks, Nash, and Wake Village. Bowie County is diverse, ranging from a suburban lifestyle to a very rural way of life.

In the early 1800’s, Caddo Indians inhabited this area when white men first came to explore and settle. The Caddo were a non-nomadic tribe, living in conical, grass thatched huts. They raised corn, beans, squash, sunflowers and tobacco.

Bowie County has changed over the years, as have the needs of its residents. To address those needs, the staff of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Bowie County offers a wide variety of educational programs and informational literature. Programs are offered in traditional agriculture, 4-H youth development, horticulture and family and community health.

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Bowie County Staff

Cherrie Curtis

  • County Extension Agent
  • County Coordinator
  • 4-H and Youth Development
Fax: (903) 628-4008

Kinder Patton

  • County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
  • Family and Community Health
Fax: (903) 628-4008

Brian Triplett

  • County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fax: (903) 628-4008

Brandon Hawkins

  • Extension Agent
  • Cooperative Extension Program (CEP)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fax: (903) 628-6719

Shannon Prichard

  • County Secretary
  • Support Staff
  • Office Manager
Fax: (903) 628-4008

Resources Available in Bowie County

AgriLife Extension offers key programs across the state that are organized and supported at the county level. Click the links below for more information about local programming or contact your county office.

4-H & Youth Development

Texas Master Gardener Program

Better Living For Texans

Texas Extension Education Association

Bowie County Master Gardener Plant Sale

Make plans now to come out to the Bowie County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, April 12th at Trail Head Park in New Boston. 9 AM until 1 PM.

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