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July 6, 2004

Falfurrias Students Use Goliad as Springboard to Smithsonian

AUSTIN, Texas — Three Falfurrias High School students took their award- winning history project to the top this summer to compete at the National Championship of the National History Day Program in Washington D.C.

When Going Boating, Leave Behind a ’Float Plan’

AUSTIN, Texas — Before you go, it is always important to leave some detailed information with a friend, co-worker or neighbor about your boating trip. That information is extremely helpful for authorities like Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens who might be the ones coming to look for you if you’re not back on time.

Bass Conservation Plates Available for Boat Trailers

AUSTIN, Texas — The distinctive largemouth bass conservation license plate adorning thousands of Texas vehicles is now available for boat trailer registration.

Stay Tuned, July 6, 2004

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

June 28, 2004

Rowland’s Record Trout Shows Texas Potential

AUSTIN, Texas — While many anglers along the Texas coast were complaining about unusually poor catch rates during 2002, Carl "Bud" Rowland was enjoying a record year. While flyfishing the lower Laguna Madre on May 23, 2002, Rowland caught and released a spotted seatrout that measured 37 ¼ inches and weighed 15 pounds, 6 ounces — a new line class world record and eventual Texas state record.

Bat Viewing Offered Nightly at Old Tunnel

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area near here in the central Texas Hill Country is offering bat-viewing opportunities every night all summer through October.

Junior Boater Program Teaches Young Kids Water Safety

AUSTIN, Texas — Though it is only two years old, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department water and boater safety program reaches more than 10,000 children per year.

Passport Radio Series Reaches Record Audience

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s signature radio series Passport to Texas, brings the state’s vast outdoor world to listeners from El Paso to Nacogdoches—and seems to be everywhere in between.

Scientists Seek Public Help To Track Black Witch Moths

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to numerous daily reported sightings from Texas and other surrounding states, 2004 appears to be a breakout year for the black witch moth (Ascalapha odorata).

Stay Tuned, June 28, 2004

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.