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OUTDOORS: Game wardens recognized at state Capitol
Texas Game Wardens descended on the state Capitol last Thursday to mark Game Warden Day as well as 120 years of service to the state.
The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution 471 by Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station).
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens trace their beginning to 1895 when the office of Fish and Oyster Commissioner was created by the 24th Texas Legislature.
Four years later, the Legislature gave game wardens jurisdiction of all public waters, including freshwater streams, lakes and ponds. Then, the wardens took jurisdiction over hunting and the culling of shrimp.
In 1963, it merged with the State Parks Board to form the current agency.
In the late 1910s, there were only six game wardens across the Lone Star State, but their numbers grew as their duties evolved, encompassing tasks such as water safety, the apprehension of criminals and wildlife law violations.
The legislature formally recognized game wardens as peace officers in 1971.
Today, there are 532 game wardens whose responsibility has grown to include participation in homeland security.
“For well over a century, game wardens have enforced natural resource conservation laws in the Lone Star State, and their vital contributions have earned the deep appreciation of all Texans,” the proclamation stated, as read by Kacal.
Montague County is served by game warden Chase McAninch. David Pellizzari, a native of Bowie, is the game warden in Palo Pinto County.
Montague County game warden Chase McAninch. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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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