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OUTDOORS: TPWD unveils new helicopter
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department unveiled its new helicopter on Tuesday.
The new helicopter is an Airbus AS350B3e, which will help game wardens with law enforcement initiatives statewide and assist with search-and-rescue and disaster response efforts.
The aircraft is outfitted with the latest technology and emergency response equipment, including a rescue hoist, thermal imager, searchlight, public address system, satellite communication and night vision.
Funding for the new aircraft, which cost the TPWD about $55 million, was made possible with a legislative appropriation during the most recent session.
“This helicopter is going to be a tremendous asset and force multiplier for the Texas game wardens,” Col. Craig Hunter, TPWD law enforcement director, said.
“We will not only be able to move personnel and equipment across the state,” Hunter continued, “but with the addition of the new hoist system, we will be able to better leverage our marine and ground assets to enhance our search and rescue capabilities during times of disaster.”
The new aircraft will be able to carry more game wardens, including its K-9 teams, and other specially trained personnel. The department also features a fixed-wing 2009 Turbo Cessna.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Logo provided by the TPWD, no copyright infringement inferred)
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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