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OUTDOORS: Game wardens recognized at state Capitol

Published

11 years ago

02/18/2015

Texas Game Wardens descended on the state Capitol last Thursday to mark Game Warden Day as well as 120 years of service to the state.
The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution 471 by Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station).
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens trace their beginning to 1895 when the office of Fish and Oyster Commissioner was created by the 24th Texas Legislature.
Four years later, the Legislature gave game wardens jurisdiction of all public waters, including freshwater streams, lakes and ponds. Then, the wardens took jurisdiction over hunting and the culling of shrimp.
In 1963, it merged with the State Parks Board to form the current agency.
In the late 1910s, there were only six game wardens across the Lone Star State, but their numbers grew as their duties evolved, encompassing tasks such as water safety, the apprehension of criminals and wildlife law violations.
The legislature formally recognized game wardens as peace officers in 1971.
Today, there are 532 game wardens whose responsibility has grown to include participation in homeland security.
“For well over a century, game wardens have enforced natural resource conservation laws in the Lone Star State, and their vital contributions have earned the deep appreciation of all Texans,” the proclamation stated, as read by Kacal.
Montague County is served by game warden Chase McAninch. David Pellizzari, a native of Bowie, is the game warden in Palo Pinto County.

Montague County game warden Chase McAninch. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)

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Imotichey takes over as Forestburg VB coach

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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A positive culture can be tough to install but will reap dividends if done correctly.

Trinadee Imotichey is trying to do just that with her Forestburg Lady Longhorns.

Imotichey, an assistant coach on the 2025 Forestburg volleyball team, was moved into the head coaching position. Last year’s coach, Cori Hayes, took over as football head coach.

Imotichey, in her 2^nd year in Forestburg, said she learned a lot from Hayes and is ready to take over.

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

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Lady Rabbit SB beats Bridgeport

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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Bowie’s summer softball league team overcame a 6-1 deficit with a six-run third inning for a 7-6 win over Bridgeport in its season opener July 6.

The league consists of teams from Bowie, Nocona, Lindsay, Bridgeport, and Alvord and will last three weeks. Bowie will host games each week.

Bowie pitcher Hazel Trahern gave up two singles and a groundout to put the Sissies on the board in the first. It would be the only hits she gave up in the game. Two groundouts and a strikeout got the Lady Rabbits out of the jam.

Bowie got the run back in the bottom of the first with Andee Jo Miller opening the frame with a walk and a stolen base. She then scored on Kynlee Baker’s groundout to tie the game at one.

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

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Keck heads to National Junior Olympics

Published

6 days ago

07/16/2026

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Rest. Run. Repeat.

Sage Keck, an 8^th grader at Montague, lives by this mantra. No ifs, ands and buts about it.

She’s been running since fourth grade PE classes where she would run a mile every week. After discovering she could outrun the other students, she began to enjoy it and continued doing it.

Her success continued, as she finished 2^nd overall against more than 200 runners at the Old Saint Jo 5K July 4. In last weekend’s Texas Junior Olympics, she reached the pinnacle of her career so far by qualifying for the United States of America Track and Field (USATF) National Junior Olympics in Norwalk, Calif. in three events.

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