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OUTDOORS: Lake Arrowhead reopens

Published

11 years ago

07/03/2015

Lake Arrowhead in rural Wichita Falls has reopened after being closed for more than a month due to heavy rains.
However, access is limited.
Some areas within the park’s boundaries remain closed.
The Onion Creek Trail, Mesquite Ridge Trail, Primitive Camping and the floating docks remain closed.
The entrance fee is $3 daily for adults, and $1 per day as part of a group pass. Children 12 years old and under are admitted free.
Keep in mind, officials from the City of Wichita Falls would like to inform the public, fireworks are prohibited along city-owned property at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo.
This includes along Hippie Beach and all public boat loading docks. If you are caught with fireworks, a citation will be issued and the offender could face a fine punishable up to $2,000.
For more information, call the park office at 1-940-528-2211.
Here’s a roundup of other regional state parks.
Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, Jacksboro: The park is open with no restrictions. Read about more state parks in the weekend Bowie News.

Campsites at Lake Arrowhead in rural Wichita Falls have reopened, so says the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)

SPORTS

Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

6 hours ago

04/30/2026

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Landry Norwood has agreed to become the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for Bowie High.

Norwood grew up in Paradise, playing a number of sports for the Panthers during his high school career. With a number of family members still in the area and the position coming open, Norwood applied and was hired.

“I know the tradition up here,” Norwood said. “I was glad (Athletic Director and Head Football) Coach Tyler Price felt he could put his trust in me.”

Bowie’s varsity went 2-10 last year, both wins coming against Vernon. Norwood spent five years as an assistant in Lipan before spending the next four years at Llano, three years as head coach. He said his last two years in Llano were rough after graduation of nine seniors his first year and a 26-7 squad.

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

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Nocona softball falls to Archer City

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6 hours ago

04/30/2026

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Nocona came into game two of its Class 2A Division I bi-district series with Archer City looking to rebound from a 17-0 loss in game one.

The Lady Indians took a quick lead but the Lady ‘Cats had too much in the tank and knocked Nocona out of the playoffs courtesy of a 13-3, five-inning victory winning the best of three series, 2-0.

Kylea Wallace reached base on a second baseman’s error. With one out, M’leigha Franklin took a pitch over the wall in left field for a home run, igniting the Lady Indian crowd with a 2-0 lead.

Archer City prevented further damage by retiring the next two hitters. The Lady ‘Cats struck in the bottom of the inning for seven runs.

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

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Lady Rabbits win bi-district

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6 hours ago

04/30/2026

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Culture. It’s a beautiful word.

Bowie Softball Coach Griffin Fields has been trying to install a positive, winning culture since taking over the job. For the first time since 2019, the Lady Rabbits qualified for the postseason, facing District 8 top seed Early in the bi-district round.

After beating the Lady ‘Horns 9-8 in game one of the best-of-three series April 23, Early came back and evened the series less than 24 hours later, 15-0. The Lady Rabbits used the aforementioned culture and got out to a quick lead in game three.

Bowie was then forced to come from behind for the second straight night. Kinley Baker, who had the game winning RBI in game one, came through again in game three and broke a 6-all tie with a single to lift the Lady Rabbits to a 9-6 victory in the finale.

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