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RODEO: Nocona Bullfest set for May 16

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11 years ago

05/13/2015

The 11th annual Nocona Bullfest is set for 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at Chisholm Trail Rodeo Arena.
This year’s bull riders, who came from across the country, will be matched up against bulls provided by Johnny Locke’s Bucking Bulls’ stock company.
The event will begin with mutton bustin’ for boys and girls six years old and under, with check-in set for 7 p.m.
The American flag will be presented on horseback, followed by prayer and the singing of the national anthem, in a patriotic display of Western heritage.
Plenty of things are scheduled on the docket.
In addition to bull riding, there will be a children’s calf scramble, a women’s steer scramble with a cash prize given, and a donkey race.
There will be a dance at the Nocona VFW Hall after the conclusion of the rodeo. The dance is free with paid admission to Bullfest.
Concession stand proceeds will benefit the Nocona Rotary Club, which supports community projects and provides college scholarships for local youth.

McClaugherty wins all-around at Bridgeport rodeo

Landon McClaugherty was named the all-around cowboy from the Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo in Bridgeport from May 8-9.
McClaugherty won the most money from three roping disciplines: tie-down, steer and team roping.
The total payout was $55,470 from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event.
Pete Carr Pro Rodeo provided the stock, and “Wild Child” Lerwill served as entertainment as the rodeo clown. See complete rodeo agate in the mid-week Bowie News.

Rodeo. (Graphic by freepik.com)

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Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

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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

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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

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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.