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Revitalize Eagle Lake and the City of Eagle Lake have installed new signage in the municipal park, welcoming visitors to the Eagle Lake Nature and Birding Area.
Read moreThe fall migration is underway, and there are more raptors, wading birds and waterfowl in the area. Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge administrative technician David Littmann came across this group of Black-bellied whistling ducks at Horseshoe Lake a couple of weeks ago. The Horseshoe Lake trail and observation blind is located along the refuge’s four-mile driving loop. The observation blind is just a short walk from the parking area, across the bridge over Coushatta Creek.
Read morePollinators in your garden add to its charm, and fall is a great time to plant flowers to attract them. Four things to know when choosing plants:
Read moreSheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Tuesday Sept. 29 the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, SGT Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Chevy Malibu on Interstate 10 at the 658 mile-marker at approximately 12:12 p.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver, Thumann became suspicious that the driver was smuggling illegal narcotics. Thumann was given consent to search the vehicle, and Kolt was deployed to conduct an exterior sweep of the vehicle. Kolt indicated to the vehicle for the presence of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 16 pounds of black tar heroin, with a street value of approximately $700,000 dollars, which was concealed in the battery. The driver Jose Luis Martinez Jr., 31, of Laredo, was arrested for Felony Heroin Possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center. Courtesy photo
Read moreThe following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
Read moreThe United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of the elimination of straight party voting Oct. 1. Straight party voting will not be on the Nov. 3 election ballots.
Read moreHave you checked your gardens lately?
Read moreEagle Lake City Council voted to appoint former Eagle Lake Alderman GayeLynn Thomas to the seat vacated by Anthony Johnson at their special Sept. 30 city council meeting.
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