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RODEO: Nocona Bullfest set for May 16

Published

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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Imotichey takes over as Forestburg VB coach

Published

7 days ago

07/16/2026

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A positive culture can be tough to install but will reap dividends if done correctly.

Trinadee Imotichey is trying to do just that with her Forestburg Lady Longhorns.

Imotichey, an assistant coach on the 2025 Forestburg volleyball team, was moved into the head coaching position. Last year’s coach, Cori Hayes, took over as football head coach.

Imotichey, in her 2^nd year in Forestburg, said she learned a lot from Hayes and is ready to take over.

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

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Lady Rabbit SB beats Bridgeport

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7 days ago

07/16/2026

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Bowie’s summer softball league team overcame a 6-1 deficit with a six-run third inning for a 7-6 win over Bridgeport in its season opener July 6.

The league consists of teams from Bowie, Nocona, Lindsay, Bridgeport, and Alvord and will last three weeks. Bowie will host games each week.

Bowie pitcher Hazel Trahern gave up two singles and a groundout to put the Sissies on the board in the first. It would be the only hits she gave up in the game. Two groundouts and a strikeout got the Lady Rabbits out of the jam.

Bowie got the run back in the bottom of the first with Andee Jo Miller opening the frame with a walk and a stolen base. She then scored on Kynlee Baker’s groundout to tie the game at one.

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

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Keck heads to National Junior Olympics

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7 days ago

07/16/2026

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Rest. Run. Repeat.

Sage Keck, an 8^th grader at Montague, lives by this mantra. No ifs, ands and buts about it.

She’s been running since fourth grade PE classes where she would run a mile every week. After discovering she could outrun the other students, she began to enjoy it and continued doing it.

Her success continued, as she finished 2^nd overall against more than 200 runners at the Old Saint Jo 5K July 4. In last weekend’s Texas Junior Olympics, she reached the pinnacle of her career so far by qualifying for the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) National Junior Olympics in Norwalk, Calif. in three events.

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