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OUTDOORS: November, time to go camping
Cool, crisp evenings and changing trees signal the start of November, which makes this the perfect time of the year to go camping – according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas state parks offer camping enthusiasts space for stargazing and self-directed activities.
There are a variety of ways to stay overnight in Texas state parks.
Cabins, screened shelters, recreational vehicle areas and campsites are all places to stay.
Reservations fill up quickly as November is a popular camping month. Visitors are encouraged to book their trip in advance.
There are also Texas Outdoor Family workshops for those interested in brushing up their camping skills.
For only $65, park rangers and expert volunteers guide families on how to set up a campfire, pitch a tent and cook outdoors. All the camping equipment – tent, lantern, cooking stove and dishes – is supplied with the exception of food and sleeping bags.
Stoves are currently being converted from propane to white gas.
The Texas Outdoor Family program has been teaching families how to camp safely for the past six years.
Campers learn new skills such as kayaking, fishing and geocaching. More than 3,500 families have participated in the educational state park camp-outs. For more, read the weekend Bowie News.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says November is the perfect time to go camping with reduced daytime temperatures and cooler nights. Click on the image itself for the complete photo. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
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.
Montague school 8th grader Sage Keck had a tremendous week in California at the USATF National Junior Olympics.
Keck qualified in three events there: the 800-meters, the 1,500-meters and the 3,000-meters over a five-day period. Keck opened by running in the 800-meter prelims, which she admits is her least favorite race. She admitted being “fresh and excited” for her first race and showed it by qualifying for the finals with a top 8 overall finish with a time of 2:21.76.
On July 30, she ran in the 1,500 prelims. Keck said she was seeded 12th out of the 16 competitors but wound up qualifying for the finals with a fourth- place finish in 4:48.38.
“I was just happy over that,” Keck said.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Bowie’s tennis team has opened the 2026 Fall season with a 2-1 record.
On July 31, the Rabbits beat host Decatur, 13-6. In girl’s singles, Bowie’s Willow Seibert won 8-2 with Peyton Goodwin falling 3-8. Jessi Mayfield won 9-8 (7-5) with Maddie Schwarz falling 8-9, (6-7)/. Angeles Alvarez won 8-5 with Avedi Deweber losing 8-5.
In girl’s doubles, Alvarez and Mayfield lost 8-6. Schwarz and Goodwin won 8-2 with Deweber and Avery Bonham losing 8-5.
In boy’s singles, Jordan Mayes won 8-4 with Nolan Bailey winning 8-2 for the Rabbits as did Xander Jones over his opponent. Casyn Fraser suffered a 5-8 loss with Jake Atteberry winning 8-3.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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