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OUTDOORS: Zebra mussels infest more regional lakes
Three more Texas lakes have been added to the list affected by zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports.
Lake Livingston, Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth all tested positive for zebra mussels.
This is why the TPWD has been proactive with a campaign called, “Clean, Drain and Dry.”
Boaters are reminded to clean, drain and dry their boats, trailers and gear every time they travel from one lake to another to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
Sampling funded by the Trinity River Authority conducted on Lake Livingston June 22-23 by the United States Geological Survey has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels.
Four adult zebra mussels attached to the settlement samplers deployed at three different locations.
The Tarrant Regional Water District has monitored Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth for the presence of zebra mussels as well.
Both lakes are downstream of Lake Bridgeport, which is known to be infested.
Plankton samples collected on May 18 found what appeared to be zebra mussel larvae. The TPWD later confirmed those specimens through genetic analysis.
Additional monitoring on June 28 resulted in finding several adult zebra mussels in both lakes.
Zebra mussels were first found in Texas in 2009, with six lakes fully infested – meaning they have an established, reproducing population. Read more in the July 13 Bowie News.
Zebra mussels have been found in three more regional lakes: Livingston, Eagle Mountain and Lake Worth. They are an invasive species, and a danger to ecosystems. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, used with permission)
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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