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OUTDOORS: Fish kill harms Lake Texoma
Texas Parks and Wildlife fisheries biologists have concluded an investigation into a fish kill that took place from June 21-24 in the Paradise Cove area of Lake Texoma.
Biologists estimated the fish kill – in this small, sheltered cover near Denison – resulted in about 157,500 dead fish, of which 90 percent were small one-inch threadfin shad.
Other fish species affected were 9,122 freshwater drum fish and 1,332 crappie.
Water samples taken by biologists confirmed the presence of golden alga and elevated toxin levels in the lake.
Although not harmful to humans and other animals, the alga produce a toxin that affects gill-breathers such as fish, some amphibians, bivalves and plankton.
The toxin damages gill cells, and causes them to lose their ability to exchange water and absorb oxygen.
Smallmouth buffalo, channel catfish, white bass and goldeneye also were identified in the kill; although estimates are for less than 100 for each individual species.
No striped bass were believed affected by the event, and just one largemouth bass was killed. Read more in the July 1 Bowie News.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (Logo provided by the TPWD, used with permission)
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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