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OUTDOORS: Horse whispering course will teach nuances

Published

12 years ago

08/27/2014

Horse trainer and whisperer Larry Hannon will demonstrate how to use an ancient system to understand a horses’ personality at 2 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah.
It’s important to understand the personality of a horse to work with them and train them.
Hannon’s program will begin at park headquarters, and then he will lead participants in an unusual version of “Meet the Longhorns” as he applies techniques to the park’s longhorns and helps the visitors learn about understanding different personalities within the herd.
This is just part of an ongoing series of campsite programs.
The event is free, although a $2 admission fee will be charged.
Copper Breaks is located 13 miles south of Quanah and eight miles north of Crowell on Texas Highway 6.
For information, call the Copper Breaks State Park office at 940-839-4331.

TPWD asks for help keeping parks vibrant

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is in need of funding due to record drought and heat, devastating wildfires and a drop in visitation at state parks.
This is a critical situation.
Donate directly to the TPWD via vehicle registration, or visit a state park.
Admission fees are low and provide about half of the operating costs.
For more information, log onto the following websites: www.texasstateparks.org/help or www.tpwd.state.tx.us/stateparks.

SPORTS

Nocona, Saint Jo VB open district with wins

Published

7 days ago

10/01/2026

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Nocona and Saint Jo opened their respective district play with convincing road wins.

The Lady Indians needed four games but outlasted Archer City, 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 25-16). Paige Davis and Sy Parker each had 12 kills to pace Nocona with Davis adding 12 digs defensively. Maddyn Bowles led the way with 17 digs, 11 assists and served up three aces.

Setter Kasi Castro had 24 assists and 13 digs with Sophia Gaytan adding 12 assists and eight digs. Saint Jo went into Bellevue and posted a 25-15, 25-14, 25-22 sweep over the Lady Eagles.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Bellevue VB wins at home over Midway

Published

7 days ago

10/01/2026

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After a tough loss to open District 10-A volleyball play, Bellevue’s squad used the two-day break to refocus its efforts. The break worked as the Lady Eagles evened its record at 1-1 with a 3-0 win over visiting Midway Sept. 24 (25-17, 25-22, 25-20).

Bellevue Coach Jamie Hickey said working on game scenarios in practice has begun to pay off. Keeping focus was key to the victory as well.

“I think our key tonight was our mindset and just staying together,” Hickey said. “Letting mistakes go and focusing on the next play. We’ve been working on scenarios in practice and being intentional with each possession and attacking the ball more. I think we did tonight.” The Falcons played gutsy all night long, staying in each game after Bellevue had taken a good lead but the Lady Eagles, playing before a large crowd, held their own.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Lady ‘Horns sweep past Gold-Burg

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7 days ago

10/01/2026

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Forestburg opened District 10-A action with a road win at Gold-Burg Sept. 22, beating the Lady Bears in a three-game sweep (25-8, 25-9, 25-6.)

Forestburg’s Madi Wadsworth started game one with a five-point run, including two aces. Brenna Briles kept the drive alive with a kill. Gold-Burg broke serve and Zara Andrade’s serving point cut the deficit to three.

Yareli Aguirre cut the lead to 5-7 with another single point. Jocelyn Rich later countered for Forestburg with another five-point string to extend the lead to 13-5Back-to-back aces by Rich forced Gold-Burg Coach Cheryl Cromleigh into a timeout.

Sophomore Addy Conway rolled off four aces amidst a six-point run for the Lady ‘Horns to give the squad a 20-6 lead. Jocelyn Rich’s kill kept things moving along for Forestburg.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.