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OUTDOORS: Zebra mussels infest more regional lakes
Three more Texas lakes have been added to the list affected by zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports.
Lake Livingston, Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth all tested positive for zebra mussels.
This is why the TPWD has been proactive with a campaign called, “Clean, Drain and Dry.”
Boaters are reminded to clean, drain and dry their boats, trailers and gear every time they travel from one lake to another to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
Sampling funded by the Trinity River Authority conducted on Lake Livingston June 22-23 by the United States Geological Survey has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels.
Four adult zebra mussels attached to the settlement samplers deployed at three different locations.
The Tarrant Regional Water District has monitored Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth for the presence of zebra mussels as well.
Both lakes are downstream of Lake Bridgeport, which is known to be infested.
Plankton samples collected on May 18 found what appeared to be zebra mussel larvae. The TPWD later confirmed those specimens through genetic analysis.
Additional monitoring on June 28 resulted in finding several adult zebra mussels in both lakes.
Zebra mussels were first found in Texas in 2009, with six lakes fully infested – meaning they have an established, reproducing population. Read more in the July 13 Bowie News.
Zebra mussels have been found in three more regional lakes: Livingston, Eagle Mountain and Lake Worth. They are an invasive species, and a danger to ecosystems. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, used with permission)
Nocona got its new press box into place this week at Jack Crane Stadium. The old press box, which was in place for more than 60 years, was taken out in early June and moved to Indian Valley Raceway. The new press box was by the Southern Bleacher Company out of Graham. Athletic Director Black Crutsinger said they looked at a lot of press boxes and decided they liked the one at Lindsay High School and went with that model. Sean Hutson operated the crane from the Hurd Crane Service that put the press box up for Nocona.
Sunset native Cason Richey (right) and his team roping partner Beldon Cox from Weatherford repeated as the International Finals Youth Rodeo champions last weekend at Shawnee, OK. Richey and Cox won the previous year and were able to complete the repeat by catching three steers in a combined time of 16.6 seconds. Richey is expected to compete attend Texas Tech University this fall and compete on the rodeo team.
The Chisholm Trail Youth Rodeo had its awards ceremony this week, giving out plaques and buckles to the top competitors throughout the summer season.
There were four age categories with five events to compete in for the young athletes.
Along with the best results in each event, at the end the overall best cowboy and cowgirl in each age division was awarded as well.
The lead line division, in which an adult helps the young competitors, saw Rylee Stewart win the first in poles, barrel racing and mystery event on her way to win top cowgirl.
Hattie Snow got the fastest time in the flags event and Lany Shupak got the fastest goat time. Riggin Bishop got named the top cowboy in the division.
In the eight-and-under division, Whitley Goins won the top cowgirl and Trell Carpenter won top cowboy. Goins got the fastest times in barrel racing, flags and mystery event. Carpenter got the fastest time in poles and goats.
In the 9-12 age division, Sage Keck won the top cowgirl while Chisum Carpenter won the top cowboy. Keck got the fastest times in four of the five divisions. Only Layna Taylor getting the fastest goat time prevented her from winning in a clean sweep.
In the 13-18 age division, Tess Egenbacher won the top overall cowgirl award.
Kiley McCracken won both the barrel racing and flags event. Emma Strahan won the poles and mystery event. Hadlee Bryan won the goats event.
There was no top overall cowboy in the age division.
To see the times for the winners of each event in all four age categories along with pictures of all of the top cowboys and cowgirls, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
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