Veterans Day free meals, discounts, resources to Veterans
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Many businesses are saying thanks to our veterans by offering free lunches or deep discounts on Nov. 11th. Here are some of the freebies offered: Applebee’s – November 11 – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. Visit the Applebee’s website for
Read MoreSmith County Conducts Child Support Roundup
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Smith County Sheriff’s Department and Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Department and Smith County District Attorney’s Office arrest 34 parents for failure to pay child support AUSTIN – The Smith County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Departments and Smith County District Attorney’s Office, led a child support roundup
Read MoreTime to fall back …
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We “Fall Back” an hour this weekend, and everyone loves the extra hour of sleep… but how does it affect our bodies? CHRISTUS experts can help you address: Some studies show that gaining an extra hour of sleep can affect rates of heart attacks. Who is most affected by the change in time – usually
Read MoreWaterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia
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AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment before traveling from lake to lake to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia. “Giant salvinia is often thought of
Read MoreIconic Whooping Cranes Making Way to Texas Coast
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First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes face a harrowing, 2,500 mile journey
Read MoreTickets Go on Sale for UIL Football State Championships at AT&T Stadium
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Tickets for the 2019 UIL Football State Championships being played at AT&T Stadium are available for purchase. All 11-man and six-man football championships will be played at the same location. Tickets may be purchased online through Seatgeek.com. UIL Football State Championships AT&T Stadium, Arlington Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – $15 (Ticket allows admittance to
Read MoreHunting Conditions Forecasted to Yield a Fruitful Waterfowl Season
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Reduced bag limits for pintails heading into the season; Goose population continues to flounder AUSTIN— Hunters heading to the field this fall with hopes to fill their plates with delicious ducks are in luck as biologists predict a good waterfowl season. “Overall habitat conditions are good for ducks and duck hunters for many parts of
Read MoreTexas Game Wardens Begin Exchange Program with South African National Parks Game Rangers
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AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens recently traveled to Kruger National Park in South Africa to begin an annual professional exchange program with South African National Parks Game Rangers. The program is aimed at providing professional growth and leadership development opportunities between the two agencies and to increase education and awareness of international wildlife trafficking, which negatively
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