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OUTDOORS: Safety is a must Independence Day
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued some common-sense tips to ensure you have a safe Independence Day holiday – especially where fireworks are concerned.
There were more than 650 fires caused by fireworks in 2013, according to the state fire marshal’s office.
Nearly 500 of those fires were in July, and resulted in more than $100,000 in property damage.
“Sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees,” State fire marshal Chris Connealy said. “That’s almost six times hotter than boiling water. The safest choice is to attend professional fireworks displays.”
According to the state fire marshal’s office, sparklers account for 41 percent of fireworks-related injuries.
For Texans who choose to use fireworks, the fire marshal’s office offers tips to protect you and your family from fires and injury.
• Follow the law. Call your local officials for information on burn bans, and to find out which fireworks are legal in your county.
• Make sure there’s adult supervision during fireworks use. Children shouldn’t handle fireworks on their own.
• Don’t drink alcohol before shooting off fireworks.
• Read all directions and warnings on individual products.
• Use fireworks on a hard, level surface.
• Use fireworks in a clear, open area. Never shoot fireworks indoors and avoid shooting fireworks in an area where there is dry grass and brush. Shoot them away from homes and other flammable materials.
• Purchase fireworks from only a licensed and approved dealer.
• Don’t point fireworks at people.
• Have a bucket of water, garden hose or other water source available if emergency arises.
Catfish stockings
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the catfish stocking schedule for South Weeks Pond in Wichita Falls.
The stocking of channel cats took place yesterday July 3. More stockings are set for July 17, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16 and Oct. 30.
A valid fishing license is required.
The daily bag limit is five catfish.
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office. (Logo provided by the fire marshal’s office, no copyright infringement inferred)
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
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.
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.
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