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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say that 2021-22 is expected to be a white-tailed deer season for the books. Last year, the overall white-tailed deer population was estimated to be 5.4 million deer. While that estimate is down from the previous two years, TPWD biologists say that if fawn recruitment predictions hold true this season, coupled with good carryover of deer from last hunting season, hunters and landowners can expect to see an increase in the overall statewide white-tailed deer population.
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With the pandemic still raging on, parents have lots on their minds and car seats may not be at the top of the list. Sadly, vehicle crashes and roadway fatalities have increased since the pandemic started and that is putting children more at risk as passengers in vehicles. National Child Passenger Safety Week is a good opportunity for parents to get a free car seat inspection and make sure that their children are traveling as safely as possible. Fortunately, many areas around the state are back to offering in-person car seat inspections as well as virtual car seat inspections.
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The underpass located at Fannin and Hwy 90 was closed Sept. 17 when a truck damaged it with an oversized load. Law enforcement on the scene reported a truck carrying a backhoe tried to go under the pass way. The equipment was too tall to pass safely underneath and damaged both the pass way and the railroad tracks over the pass way. TxDOT, CPD, Union Pacific and Railroad Police were on the scene. There were no injuries in the incident. Citizen
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St. Michael Catholic School in Weimar has named their Student Council for the 2021-2022 school year. Front row, from left:Sarah Jane Berger (fifth grade representative), Ella Herzik (sixth grade representative), Chloe Brandt (fifth grade representative), Andie Melnar (elementary representative). Back row, from left:Hudson Hillje (sixth grade representative), Tucker Janak (seventh grade representative), Hudson Rowland (eighth grade representative), Hunter Shupak (Secretary / Treasurer), Kylie Ohnheiser (President), Brinson Huette (seventh grade representative), Emma Koeth (Vice President). Courtesy
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St. Michael Catholic School junior high students recently studied the Caddo Indians in History class, and are now working on a coordinating project in Art. They are creating pottery based on the Caddo style and the artist Jeri Redcorn. Once complete, the pottery pieces will be baked by Art teacher Brittney Herzik. Left: Eighth grader Trey Billeck works on his pottery bowl. Right: Seventh grader Trevor Bentley shows his completed piece. Courtesy
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While studying the letter B, St. Michael Catholic School Pre-K III students tasted blueberries on biscuits along with bear food (honey). Clockwise, from left Kate Gibson, Hattie Banse, Saveion Williams, and Lynlie Janak. Courtesy
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WHARTON – Sixteen students recently graduated from the Wharton County Junior College Radiologic Technology program.
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The Raider of the Week for the week of Aug. 30 is Addyson L. Fucik. Addyson is the daughter of Amy and Chad Fucik. She is a freshman this year, plays volleyball, golf, softball and track and is a member of the Student Council and Cheer squad. Her favorite class and teacher is Art with Coach Bowen.
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