Game Warden Field Notes

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports Two Strikes and They're Out During archery-only deer season, a Coke County game warden received a call from a local rancher concerned that his neighbor was hunting deer with firearms.

Managed Lands Deer Program Enrollmentis open for the 2023-24 hunting season

Enrollment in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) is now open for the 2023-24 hunting season. Open enrollment for the MLDP Conservation Option runs April 2 through June 15; the Harvest Option opens May 1 and ends September 1.

News From Cherokee ISD

As the end of the year ends, there are so many events taking place. FFA has been very busy the last few weeks. Skyla Shannon and Summer Smarr competed at the Kingsville FFA Ag Mechanics Show. Skyla received a blue ribbon for her wagon wheel table. Summer received a red ribbon for her patio bench.

How to Backyard Big, even in Small Spaces

Adopt a “Master Backyarder” mindset to maximize backyarding benefits when you have a small yard…or none at all Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out to name a few – into the green space around us.

'A Day in the Life of a Cedar Chopper'

Cedar Chopper Loop Trailhead - May 13, 2023 Join us for a simulation of 'A Day in the Life of a Cedar Chopper.' Learn how to use a double cross-cut saw by sawing off a piece of old growth cedar. You'll also enjoy some homemade Dutch oven cooking!

San Saba Lodge to meet Saturday, May 6

On Saturday, May 6th, the Lodge will hold its regular stated meeting. A meal of beef brisket and red beans will be provided by secretary and served at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring complimentary covered side dish, bread, salad, or dessert.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase.

Richland Springs ISD Lunch Menu

May 4th - 10th Thursday, May 4th Lunch: Tater Tot Casserole, Salad, Cornbread, Mixed Fruit, Milk Friday, May 5th Lunch: Hamburgers, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickle, Onion, Baby Carrots, Apples, Milk Tuesday, May 9th Lunch: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Salad, Carrots, Peaches, Milk Wednesday, April 10th...

Walk Across Texas Leaderboard

Walk Across Texas is a teambased program that is designed to get Texans up and moving. Walk Across Texas is an eightweek program. Our third week of WalkAcross Texas wrapped up on Sunday! The team goal is 832 miles. The numbers listed are the miles they have walked thus far.