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STORM CENTER: Suicide an issue we must tackle

Published

12 years ago

08/16/2014

This past Monday, the world was saddened by a man who gave us so much laughter – comedian Robin Williams.
This marks the second time since I’ve been sports editor of The Bowie News, I have written a column in which suicide was a prevalent topic – earlier this summer I wrote a piece on pro wrestling and the Von Erich family of Corinth in which three brothers took their own lives.
After Williams’ death, I was so compelled to post on our Facebook page about ways of coping with depression.
The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas is available with trained staff. Volunteers are there to listen to you as a friend on the other end on its help line.
The number is 1-214-828-1000.
If you are feeling depressed or just want someone to talk to, you could also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Services are free and absolutely confidential. Please remember, people are there for you, 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
The Facebook post received 42 likes, including one from a friend of mine in Arkansas, as well as 24 shares. More than 2,000 people were reached by the post.
My cousin Nick Feitz committed suicide during the 1980s; I was so distraught that I was uncomfortable about going to the funeral in Georgetown, Mass. This tragedy sticks with me to this day. Read more of this column in the weekend edition of The Bowie News.

Bowie News sports editor Eric Viccaro. (News photo by Ryan Evans)

SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

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

SPORTS

Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

6 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

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

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New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

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