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Bait drop creates rabies buffer zone

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 17:40

Bait drop program creates rabies buffer zone in West Texas

Rabies vaccine bait has been dropped from aircraft, targeting wildlife across much of south and west Texas in hopes of creating a buffer zone to protect the rest of the state from a rabies outbreak in New Mexico and Arizona.

Now, state officials are asking the public to help monitor the success of the program by reporting suspicious wildlife. Samples of suspect animals are being sought.

If a suspect animal is found, please contact the appropriate animal control agency to have the animal humanely destroyed. Those agencies include: City of Eldorado Animal Control; Schleicher County Sheriff’s Department, or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden.

In the event that appropriate animal control authorities are unavailable, or cannot be contacted, citizens are asked to humanely destroy the suspect animal and hold it for authorities. Safety and care is urged collecting the suspect animal. Remember: always wear latex, rubber or leather gloves when handling dead animals.

Contact the Region Offices of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) during normal business hours... M-F 8-5.

• Dr. Ken Waldrup (915) 834-7782/(915) 309-1032, or Kathy Parker (432) 571-4118

 

Bait drop creates rabies buffer zone

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 17:40

Bait drop program creates rabies buffer zone in West Texas

Rabies vaccine bait has been dropped from aircraft, targeting wildlife across much of south and west Texas in hopes of creating a buffer zone to protect the rest of the state from a rabies outbreak in New Mexico and Arizona.

Now, state officials are asking the public to help monitor the success of the program by reporting suspicious wildlife. Samples of suspect animals are being sought.

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Cub Scout annual Pinewood Derby

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 17:36

Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby was held at First Baptist Church Fellowship  Hall Monday evening February 14.

The boys and their families enjoyed a hot dog supper before the race.

First place winner was  Braedon McCants, 2nd place  James Kimble and third  place was Mason Hutto.
Other awards:  Best Paint Job: Adrian Martinez, Most Creative Design: Colton Arendt and Best Car Design: Patrick Self

Parents also  participated in the Open Race. Winners in this division were first place  Bill McCants, second place  Will Self and 3rd place  Glyn Hutto.

Teno Navarro (Permian Basin District Executive) presented FBC Youth Minister Chris Beaty with the Permian Basin District Chartering Organization of the Year plaque. First Baptist Church has been Cub Scout Pack 18’s chartering organization for the last 22 years.

 

Cub Scout annual Pinewood Derby

Wednesday, 16 February 2011 17:36

Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby was held at First Baptist Church Fellowship  Hall Monday evening February 14.

 

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Hilderbran chairs Ways and Means Committee

Friday, 11 February 2011 15:40

AUSTIN – Rep. Harvey Hilderbran (R-Kerrville) has been named chairman of the influential Ways and Means Committee in the Texas House of Representatives. The committee deals will all legislation relating to the state’s tax code.

“The actions of the Ways and Means Committee have an impact on every single Texan. The tax code has the power to attract businesses to Texas, multiply our economic growth, and amplify our overall competitiveness as a state,” Hilderbran said. “I am honored that the speaker chose me as chairman of the committee, and that he has entrusted me to lead our state in this capacity.”

Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) said that there were few representatives in the House with the knowledge and experience necessary to lead the Ways and Means Committee.

“Rep. Hilderbran has an extensive knowledge of state finance and how it impacts citizens and businesses, and that is exactly what we need this session,” Straus said.

In addition to serving as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, the chairman sits on the Legislative Budget Board and Legislative Audit Committee. The board prepares the draft appropriations bill along with budget estimates for each state agency.

“I will work diligently to pass fiscally responsible legislation that protects the taxpayers working and living here,” Hilderbran said. “I will actively play a leadership role in solving the state's economic and budget challenges.”

Hilderbran was also named as a member of the State Affairs and Redistricting committees. The Ways and Means and State Affairs committees have historically been considered two of the top four most powerful committees in the legislature, along with Appropriations and Calendars.

“State Affairs is going to face some major issues this session related to utilities, telecommunications, abortion, and immigration,” Hilderbran said. “This is another important committee where we will be passing laws that impact the everyday lives of Texans.”

Hilderbran had served as a member of the Ways & Means, State Affairs, and Redistricting committees during the 2009 legislative session.

 

Hilderbran chairs Ways and Means Committee

Friday, 11 February 2011 15:40

AUSTIN – Rep. Harvey Hilderbran (R-Kerrville) has been named chairman of the influential Ways and Means Committee in the Texas House of Representatives. The committee deals will all legislation relating to the state’s tax code.

“The actions of the Ways and Means Committee have an impact on every single Texan. The tax code has the power to attract businesses to Texas, multiply our economic growth, and amplify our overall competitiveness as a state,” Hilderbran said. “I am honored that the speaker chose me as chairman of the committee, and that he has entrusted me to lead our state in this capacity.”

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