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OUTDOORS: Campaign to stop zebra mussels returns

Published

11 years ago

05/13/2015

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has again launched a public awareness campaign called “Clean, Drain and Dry.”
The campaign was designed to stem the spread of zebra mussels.
Boaters are urged to clean, drain and dry their boats as well as trailers and gear traveling to and from Texas waterways.
The campaign aims to inform boaters about their legal responsibility to prevent invasive zebra mussels from spreading, and to reinforce the steps necessary to become compliant with the law.
It is illegal to possess or transport any prohibited aquatic invasive species, like zebra mussels.
Since zebra mussel larvae, called veligers, are invisible to the human eye, boaters must drain all water from their boat and all receptacles on board when traveling a public roadway to or from a public water body in Texas.
The awareness campaign got under way on May 7, and will continue through the summer.
Boaters will hear the message through print, online and radio advertising, direct mail and email, printed materials and boat ramp and gas station signage plus billboards.
The campaign will focus on high-risk spots for the possible spread of zebra mussels. Read more in the mid-week Bowie News.

Zebra mussels are invasive and highly destructive organisms that can change the face of a water body, so says the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)

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.

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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.