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July 11, 2005

Lubbock-Area 11-Year-Old Lands Junior Record Largemouth

LUBBOCK, Texas — A largemouth bass landed June 10 on Lake Alan Henry by Kenny Schuette, 11, of Slaton, southwest of Lubbock has been verified as a new junior state record by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Experts Dispel Drowning Myths, Stress Safety Tips

AUSTIN, Texas – Contrary to what’s portrayed in movies, drowning victims usually don’t scream and splash when in distress – they just go underwater.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 11, 2005

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

TPWD Calendar

The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.

Stay Tuned, July 11, 2005

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

July 5, 2005

Game Warden Cadets Finish 6-Month Academy

AUSTIN, Texas — The 51st Game Warden Class graduated Friday and all 35 reported to their new posts across the state. This is Texas Parks and Wildlife's most diverse game warden class ever.

Goose Island Shoreline Stabilization, Marsh Restoration Begins

ROCKPORT, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Lester Contracting, Inc. have begun construction of an offshore rock breakwater as Phase 1 of a shoreline stabilization and marsh restoration project.

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.

Fitzsimons Receives TWA Friend of Wildlife Award

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons received the Friend of Wildlife Award from the Texas Wildlife Association on June 25 at the association's annual conference.

'TUF' Fishing in Texas

ATHENS, Texas — Urban fishing is due to improve during the next few years as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ramps up its Texas Urban Fishing (TUF) program in small lakes located in urban areas throughout the state.