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OUTDOORS: Visit Texas state parks to enjoy Christmas-themed events

Published

12 years ago

12/05/2014

Would you like to get away from the rush of the holiday season?
Go to a Texas state park and enjoy holiday-themed program.
There will be more than 50 holiday-themed events at more than 40 state parks across Texas from Dec. 1 until after Christmas.
A new brochure is available at all state parks and Texas Travel Information Centers with details of each event.
The 12-page booklet includes images of past events and a map of all parks offering holiday happenings.
The brochure is also available online at www.texasstateparks.org/holiday.

Christmas events are coming

There will be two Christmas-themed events in the region on Dec. 13 – Christmas in the Valley at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose.
People will have the opportunity to decorate their own campsite for Christmas.
The entry fee for Dinosaur Valley State Park is $7 for adults and free for youth 12 years of age and under.
For information, call (254) 897-4588.
There will also be a “Ghosts of Christmas Past” event at the Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site in Jacksboro from 5-6:30 p.m. on Dec. 13.
Enjoy old-time refreshments and observe “ghosts” of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas at an 1870s U.S. military post.
The public may also stroll through the historic buildings, with candlelight in hand.
The entrance fee is $3 for adults and free for youth 12 years of age and under.
For information, call (940) 567-3506.

Buy an ornament

Texas state park ornaments are available through the TPWD, featuring some of the most recognizable landscapes in the park system.
Ornaments are $8.95 each or $19.95 for the set of five. If you purchase a Texas state gift card valued at $75 or more, the consumers receives an ornament for free.
Ornaments may be purchased at: www.texasstateparks.org/ornament.

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SPORTS

Bowie, Nocona compete in VB scrimmages

Published

7 days ago

08/13/2026

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Nocona’s volleyball team headed to Bowie for a three-team scrimmage with the host team and Ponder Aug. 7.

Each team played the other two for 30 minutes in the Lady Rabbit gym. Lady Indian Coach Sandy Langford said she thought things went well for a first scrimmage.

“Just like any young team that is trying to find itself in a first scrimmage, We looked really good at times and at others not so much,” Langford said. “We’re forming a new team after losing a lot of seniors.”

Langford said the squad would have one thing go wrong and it would explode into several things. That will need to stop for a successful year in Langford’s mind.

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

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Rabbit netters beat Graham

Published

7 days ago

08/13/2026

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Bowie’s tennis team is now 3-3 for the non-district campaign with a 1-2 week.

In the Rabbits’ home opener Aug. 5 against Graham, Bowie posted a 13-6 match win with the girls completing a 9-0 sweep.

Jessi Mayfield and Angeles Alvarez won 9-8 (7-4) while Payton Goodwin and Maddie Schwarz were 8-1 winners as were Avery DeWeber and Avery Bonham.

In girl’s singles Willow Seibert won 8-2 in No.1 1 singles. Goodwin and Mayfield were each 8-5 winners. Alvarez posted an 8-1 win. Schwarz won 9-8 (8-5) with Deweber taking an 8-2 decision.

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

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New Nocona gym nearing completion

Published

2 weeks ago

08/06/2026

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Two major portions of Nocona’s 2023 bond issue are very close to being completed.

The new high school gym should be complete in time for the volleyball team to begin practice there Aug. 1, according to Superintendent Dr. David Waters. Ground on the 22,000 square foot facility was broken on Oct. 18, 2024.

Waters said a punch list meeting with the construction manager was scheduled for earlier this week with final touchups expected shortly afterwards. Fans should be able to enjoy the facility for the volleyball team’s season opener Aug. 11.

Fans will enjoy the new gym from entering the facility which has glass walls, enabling fans to watch the game from the foyer. Once inside the gym itself, there is stadium, chair back seating on the home side allowing for a much more comfortable experience.

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