SPORTS
OUTDOORS: Watch out for displaced critters
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists say encounters with displaced wildlife will not be uncommon as a result of our rainy May.
Recent storms coincided with the time of year when newborn wildlife start showing up.
As flood waters recede, wildlife officials anticipate seeing more young wild animals unnecessarily picked up by the general public and referred to game wardens or others for treatment and rearing.
During the month of May, the state of Texas received 35 trillion gallons of rain, enough to cover the state in eight inches of water according to the National Weather Service.
“People should be aware that snakes, and other wildlife, including skunks and raccoons may approach or enter yards and houses where they do not normally occur,” Andy Gluesenkamp, a TPWD herpetologist, said.
Common sense precautions should be practices.
Be aware snakes and other animals may seek shelter in debris piles. Caution should be exercised during clean up.
“A snake in the yard is not a cause for panic,” Gluesenkamp said. “They don’t want to be there, either, and if left alone will usually leave on his or her own.”
Gluesenkamp said people are more likely to encounter a skunk, fire ants or wasps than in brush piles than snakes. Read more in the weekend Bowie News.
Selma Park in Bowie might be the home of some displaced wildlife from recent flooding rains here. Local game warden Chase McAninch stresses caution when encountering wildlife. People living close to the park should be advised. (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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