Despite Winter Storm Uri, Resilient Texas Dove Populations Point to Favorable Hunting Season

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

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Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested

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

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TEXAS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST DEATHS CONTINUE TO CLIMB

    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

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

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

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Park Rangers Statewide Recognized for World Ranger Day

  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

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Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 6-8

  (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.

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Texas vineyards endure rough growing season

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

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Smith County Hosts Citizen Input Meeting in Lindale

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

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Texas A&M Forest Service sends additional personnel to fight wildfires burning in western states

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

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap up Busy July 4th Weekend Boating Safety Efforts

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

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Bipartisan Wildlife Proposal Would Enhance Fish and Wildlife, Add Jobs, and Grow Businesses in Texas

  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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