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OUTDOORS: Area parks receive money for improvements

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $10 million in grants for 39 community parks across the state.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the pass-through agency.
Argyle was approved $500,000 to develop a community park with renovated baseball and softball fields. There also will be a hike and bike trail, playground, pavilion, soccer field, multi-purpose court and sand volleyball court.
Bridgeport was awarded a grant for $20,000 to develop Harwood Park by renovating the community swimming pool. Breckenridge was given $75,000 for playground equipment and a skate park.
Holliday was given a non-urban outdoor grant totaling $399,590 to develop the city park. Proposed developments include a pavilion, tennis courts, covered picnic tables with grills and seating, a playground, basketball court, fitness station, nine-hole disc golf course, soccer field and bike racks.

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

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Karate student wins awards

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The North Texas Karate Alliance hosted its annual awards banquet on Feb. 1 in Cleburne.

Brycen Ivy

Bowie’s own Brycen Ivy was the recipient of four awards. Awards are won based on points accumulated through the year at various tournaments hosted all around North Texas. Ivy won the following: Best of the Best Kata Division Champion Adult Men Black Belt, Best of the Best Continuing Sparring Division Adult Men Black Belt, Best of the Best Weapons Kata Division Champion Adult Men Black Belt, and Best of the Best Points Sparring Division Adult Men Black Belt. He is the 18-year-old son of Steve and Chanda Ivy of Bowie. He attends the North Texas Karate Academy in Bridgeport Texas with instructor Stephen Starnes. He is a 3rd degree Black Belt.   

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Saint Jo Baseball Interview

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Interview with Saint Jo baseball players Devin Stewart (left) and Charlie Barclay following their come from behind win against Bellevue on April 11, 2025.
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Bowie Baseball Interview

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Interview with Bowie baseball players Boston Farris (left) and Trae Seigler following their district win against City View on April 8, 2025.
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