Despite Winter Storm Uri, Resilient Texas Dove Populations Point to Favorable Hunting Season
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AUSTIN — September marks the start of dove season for almost 300,000 Texas hunters per year. After Winter Storm Uri hit the state in February, many hunters are wondering how the snowfall and
Read MoreSmith County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested
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At approximately 2 pm, August 11, 2021, a Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested and charged with a 3rd degree felony offense for Misuse of Official Information. Deputy Luis A. Sandoval was
Read MoreTEXAS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST DEATHS CONTINUE TO CLIMB
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AUSTIN – Despite a decrease in traffic crashes in 2020, Texas saw a dramatic rise in the number of people killed walking and biking on our roadways. Last year, 731 people died in
Read MoreTexas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
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AUSTIN – The start of a new hunting season is right around the corner and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding hunters and anglers that current year Texas hunting and
Read MorePark Rangers Statewide Recognized for World Ranger Day
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AUSTIN— Every year on July 31, World Ranger Day is an opportunity to take a moment to recognize the unwavering commitment towards park stewardship by the many park rangers at the 88 Texas
Read MoreTexas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 6-8
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug.
Read MoreTexas vineyards endure rough growing season
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Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 2021 By Adam Russell Erratic weather dealt Texas vineyards a difficult growing season as the industry continues to recover from pandemic-related
Read MoreSmith County Hosts Citizen Input Meeting in Lindale
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Nearly 30 people attended the third Smith County Citizen Input Meeting in Lindale Thursday evening to discuss the six-year Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Project. “It was a wonderful
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service sends additional personnel to fight wildfires burning in western states
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Crews will remain on assignment 14-21 days before returning to Texas By Leighton Chachere, More than 70 Texas A&M Forest Service personnel are currently deployed to wildfire incidents across
Read MoreTexas Game Wardens Wrap up Busy July 4th Weekend Boating Safety Efforts
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AUSTIN – Thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors headed to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure
Read MoreBipartisan Wildlife Proposal Would Enhance Fish and Wildlife, Add Jobs, and Grow Businesses in Texas
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AUSTIN— During the pandemic, Texans headed back to nature in record numbers, with more people visiting state parks, hunting, fishing, and boating than ever before. A new congressional
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