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OUTDOORS: TPWD taking comments

Published

11 years ago

03/03/2016

Wildlife Department is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations for 2016-17.
Access to the online resources, including details on proposals and options for the public to provide comment, may be found at: tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_comment/.
Hearings will focus on proposed changes to deer and migratory game bird hunting regulations, and others affecting freshwater fishing.
A live online public hearing webinar is set for 7 p.m. on March 3.
Details and instructions for participating in the webinar will be available on the TPWD website home page on the day of the event.

Increased funding set for state parks

The 84th Texas Legislature is providing a significant increase in dedicated funding for state parks.
House Bill 158 will dedicate 94 percent of state sales tax revenue attributed to sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for park facilities and operations – plus funds to help cities and counties build and improve upon existing community parks.
In 2016-17, money will be used for much-needed state park capital repairs and improvements meant to address a backlog of deteriorating facilities through water and wastewater projects, visitor center upgrades, restroom replacement and utility modernization.
Sporting goods sales tax revenue totals $261.1 million for state park operations, repairs, park grants and bond debt service.
Lawmakers allocated $90.6 million for repairs, surpassing capital funding from previous sessions.
As a result, the agency now has more than 80 repair projects to improve state parks during the next five years – using a combination of new appropriations and funding from previous sessions.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Logo provided by the TPWD, used with permission)

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Nocona, Saint Jo VB open district with wins

Published

7 days ago

10/01/2026

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Nocona and Saint Jo opened their respective district play with convincing road wins.

The Lady Indians needed four games but outlasted Archer City, 3-1 (25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 25-16). Paige Davis and Sy Parker each had 12 kills to pace Nocona with Davis adding 12 digs defensively. Maddyn Bowles led the way with 17 digs, 11 assists and served up three aces.

Setter Kasi Castro had 24 assists and 13 digs with Sophia Gaytan adding 12 assists and eight digs. Saint Jo went into Bellevue and posted a 25-15, 25-14, 25-22 sweep over the Lady Eagles.

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

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Bellevue VB wins at home over Midway

Published

7 days ago

10/01/2026

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After a tough loss to open District 10-A volleyball play, Bellevue’s squad used the two-day break to refocus its efforts. The break worked as the Lady Eagles evened its record at 1-1 with a 3-0 win over visiting Midway Sept. 24 (25-17, 25-22, 25-20).

Bellevue Coach Jamie Hickey said working on game scenarios in practice has begun to pay off. Keeping focus was key to the victory as well.

“I think our key tonight was our mindset and just staying together,” Hickey said. “Letting mistakes go and focusing on the next play. We’ve been working on scenarios in practice and being intentional with each possession and attacking the ball more. I think we did tonight.” The Falcons played gutsy all night long, staying in each game after Bellevue had taken a good lead but the Lady Eagles, playing before a large crowd, held their own.

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

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Lady ‘Horns sweep past Gold-Burg

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7 days ago

10/01/2026

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Forestburg opened District 10-A action with a road win at Gold-Burg Sept. 22, beating the Lady Bears in a three-game sweep (25-8, 25-9, 25-6.)

Forestburg’s Madi Wadsworth started game one with a five-point run, including two aces. Brenna Briles kept the drive alive with a kill. Gold-Burg broke serve and Zara Andrade’s serving point cut the deficit to three.

Yareli Aguirre cut the lead to 5-7 with another single point. Jocelyn Rich later countered for Forestburg with another five-point string to extend the lead to 13-5Back-to-back aces by Rich forced Gold-Burg Coach Cheryl Cromleigh into a timeout.

Sophomore Addy Conway rolled off four aces amidst a six-point run for the Lady ‘Horns to give the squad a 20-6 lead. Jocelyn Rich’s kill kept things moving along for Forestburg.

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