2009-07-02

Food Plots for Wildlife



Food plots may increase the value of hunting leases, make deer more visible for viewing opportunities, and improve the diet quality of deer. However, planting food plots is not a replacement for poor habitat management. Maintaining deer densities within the carrying capacity of the habitat, sound livestock grazing management, and maintaining quality habitat should be the first priorities of any […]

From the Chef’s Corner

Savory Chicken Salad

I’m not a salad eater as you can look at me and tell – but my wife made this one for us last week and I really enjoyed it and even asked for seconds. 4 to 5 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 stick butter, melted salt and pepper to taste ½ cup toasted sliced almonds 2 […]

Giddings Police Report



June 22, 2009 Around 3:25 pm Officer Connolly and Det. Carvin were dispatched to the 600 block of W Boundary St. in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Det. Carvin spoke to the complainant who advised that it was just a verbal argument, and they did not want to pursue charges. The complainant only wanted them not to return to […]

Lexington Police Report



The Lexington Police Department reminds everyone the water restrictions are still in effect. The City is asking all water customers to continue with the schedule as follows: The South side of town will be allowed to water outdoors on odd numbered days (1-31). The North side of town will be allowed to water outdoors only on even days (2- 30). […]

Sheriff ‘s Report



June 22, 2009 Deputy Aderhold assisted Giddings Police Dept in working a vehicle accident on Hwy 290. There were no reported injuries. The Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting a civil standby while a male subject collects his belongings from a residence on CR 125. Chief Deputy Kothmann and Deputy Carvin were dispatched. A mobile caller reported cows out on […]

Vehicles Thefts Up in Summer



During the months of July and August, more vehicles are burglarized and stolen in Texas than any other time of year, resulting in losses totaling millions of dollars for citizens. The Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA), an office of the Texas Department of Transportation, wants to remind drivers that these crimes can be prevented. The Texas ABTPA […]

Texas Legislature Starts Special Session



Gov. Rick Perry announced that a special session of the Texas Legislature will begin on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. “The 81st Legislative Session was one of the most successful in recent memory, providing a tax cut to 40,000 small businesses and increasing financial aid for college students by more than 40 percent, all without touching our state’s Rainy […]

Texas’ August Sales Tax Holiday Will Get Bigger



Great news for back-to-school shoppers. For the first time since it began in 1999, the annual August sales tax holiday will include many school supplies. “A lot of families look forward to saving their hard earned money during the sales tax holiday weekend,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said. “Now they can make their back-to-school budgets stretch even further.” House Bill […]

Alternative Teacher Certification Program Application Deadline Nears



There is less than a month remaining for application to the Blinn College Teacher Education Alternative Certification Host (TEACH) program for Fall 2009. Applications are due by July 17 with interviews scheduled for July 31. The Blinn TEACH program provides training for persons who hold a bachelor’s degree with a solid foundation in their chosen teaching area. The program offers […]

Meeting Scheduled About How to Become a Realtor



A turnaround in the real estate market is expected soon, and for people contemplating becoming real estate agents, now is the time to get the education so they are ready to take advantage of the eventual upturn. Blinn College is holding an information session on July 28 to explain what it takes to become a licensed real estate agent. The […]