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OUTDOORS: TPWD says go ‘Find Your Park’

Published

11 years ago

08/01/2015

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is helping the National Park Service prepare for its 100th birthday by joining the “Find Your Park” campaign.
“Find Your Park” urges Americans, including Texans, to get outside and explore nature, and share the experiences on social media.
“A park is more than just a place – it can be a feeling, a state of mind, or a sense of national pride,” Chris Holmes, director of outreach and interpretation, said.
Texas has 15 national park areas, 95 state parks, and hundreds of county, city and private parks. The largest park in Texas is Big Bend Ranch State Park at more than 300,000 acres.
Parks provide unique experiences, according to the TPWD.
“Find Your Park” encourages people to find their own connections at your favorite park.
Prizes will be offered in a national contest, including travel to the ultimate Centennial celebration, two yearly national park passes, an adventure kit and more. Visit the website, TexasStateParks.org/FindYourPark for more information.

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Norwood new Bowie boys hoop coach

Published

10 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

Published

10 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

Published

10 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.