[5] In 1884, four men robbed the First National Bank of Bowie and allegedly left with over $10,000 in gold coins.

He ceremonially purchased biscuits from businessman Amon G. Carter of Fort Worth, who had grown up in Bowie.

[8] On August 19, 1941, Rex Beard, Jr., robbed the First National Bank of Bowie and was captured in December of that same year.

[12] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[12] The town is served by the Bowie Independent School District and a branch campus of North Central Texas College.