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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center debuts new smartphone app

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 12:51pm
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center debuts new smartphone app

From The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center:

More than 50 percent of Americans depend on mobile devices to communicate, navigate and recreate, and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center now has an app for that.

The app includes all the information visitors need to preview what’s available at TFFC or to guide them around the facility during their visit. Photos and videos combine with proximity-triggered location information to lead visitors through a tour and even give a look at behind-the-scenes operations of the hatchery.

The app also includes a section devoted to other attractions and businesses in the Athens area, and local businesses can arrange to advertise on the app. The mapping function will guide visitors from TFFC to the place of business. Businesses wishing to learn more should contact Larry Hodge at (903) 670-2255 or larry.hodge@tpwd.state.tx.us.

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Any bird watchers out there? Backyard bird count this weekend

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Saturday, February 18th, 2012, 10:45am
Any bird watchers out there? Backyard bird count this weekend

Released by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North America are setting the stage for what could be a most intriguing 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up February 17-20.

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Any bird watchers out there? Backyard bird count coming up

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 4:09pm
Any bird watchers out there? Backyard bird count coming up

Released by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North America are setting the stage for what could be a most intriguing 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up February 17-20.

Bird watchers across the U.S.

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Texas communities face new wildfire threats

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 10:31am
Texas communities face new wildfire threats

Released  by FEMA:

More than 80 percent of wildfires in Texas now strike within two miles of suburban communities. What's more, the desire to live closer to nature has driven many Texans out of major cities and into areas where neighborhoods meet and mix with undeveloped, natural landscapes.

In these areas, called the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), homes press against and sometimes blend with wild expanses of explosively flammable plants, shrubs and trees.

Texans living in the WUI often enjoy the luxuries associated with wildland living, including beautiful views and a close proximity to wildlife and the outdoors.

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Annual Kid's Fishing Day at Teague Park

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 1st, 1:40 pm
Annual Kid's Fishing Day at Teague Park

Released by The City of Longview:

LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) - The City of Longview Partners in Prevention will host the 20th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at Teague Park Lake on Saturday, February 12, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Teague Park is located at 411 American Legion Blvd. This free event is open to children ages 3 to 16.

Prizes will be given to those catching a tagged fish. Door prizes will also be given away. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will provide loaner fishing poles for the first 75 youth. Free corn bait is also provided.

The event is sponsored by the City of Longview Partners in Prevention, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the Longview Sportsman Bass Club. For more information, please call Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019.

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TPWD considering stopping turkey hunting in East Texas

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, January 31st, 12:34 pm
TPWD considering stopping turkey hunting in East Texas

Released by Texas Parks & Wildlife:

AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering closing spring turkey hunting in 15 East Texas counties where turkey populations are believed to have dipped below what biologists believe are sustainable numbers. The recommendation tops a brief slate of proposed hunting regulation changes for 2011 presented to the TPW Commission’s Regulations Committee.

Public comment will be taken on all proposed changes prior to any rulemaking by the Commission at its March 30-31 public hearing.

Closing spring turkey seasons in the following counties will enable biologists to reassess Eastern turkey restoration efforts in areas having suitable habitat, restock sites and provide brood stock protection. Counties proposed for hunting season closure and further restocking consideration include: Cherokee, Delta, Gregg, Hardin, Houston, Hunt, Liberty, Montgomery, Rains, Rusk, San Jacinto, Shelby, Smith, Tyler and Walker.

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