West Nile surveillance in Texas monitors dead birds and mosquitoes
Texas TDH leads West Nile virus surveillance by testing freshly dead birds such as crows and blue jays, sampling mosquitoes, and using chicken flocks for tests. The program spans eastern Texas counties and Harris County operates its own system, with labs processing over 200 000 mosquitoes yearly to detect encephalitis threats and prevent human outbreaks.
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Texas Department of Health
TDH
Texas
Julie Rawlings
St. Louis
Rawlings
Austin
United States
Gulf Coast
Chambers
Galveston
Brazoria
Nueces
Kleberg
Kenedy
Cameron
Hidalgo
Harris County
Brazos
Dallas
el Paso
Jefferson
Orange
Lubbock
Wichita
TDH Laboratory
West Nile
PeeWee Rodeo at Bill Ike Allred Arena in Wills Point
A rodeo event invites eight and under contestants at the Bill Ike Allred arena on Hwy 80. Entry is 5 dollars with a pony prize for the winner. Miss Rodeo Texas Kara Brown and Cassie Graham will announce and sign autographs. Events include calf roping, ribbon roping, team roping, barrels, poles, bulls, chute dogging and more with a nightly jackpot. Sign-up at the arena, 6 to 8 pm, gate 3 dollars. Contact Chester Hall at 903-873-3282.
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Ike” Allred Arena
Hwy. 80
Wills Point
Texas
Kara Brown
Cassie Graham
PeeWee Jr
PeeWee, Jr
Chester Hall
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Biotechnology in Agriculture Improves Lives and Yields
Brian Cummins surveys biotechnology in farming, detailing five core benefits from medicine to crops. It covers insulin production, vitamin A rice, vaccines for animals, higher yields, and environmental gains with Bt crops and Roundup Ready soybeans.
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USDA
Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Coast to Coast seeks 11-18 year olds for international play
Coast to Coast Baseball Stars is recruiting Dallas Fort Worth area players aged 11 to 18 to represent the United States in international tournaments in Australia Puerto Rico and Europe. An area tryout at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth on Saturday Sept 8 from noon to 2 p.m. leads to possible country selection and tours lasting 6 to 14 days during spring and summer school breaks.
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Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Australia
Puerto Rico
Europe
Texas Wesleyan University
Ft. Worth
Kevin Ritter
Coast To Coast
Brookshire's Volunteers Aid GSISD Students and Staff
Brookshire's Food Store in Grand Saline joins Grand Saline Elementary School in the Adopt A School program. Store director Ron Elliott says volunteers will assist teachers and students, with 179 schools adopted nationwide this year. Anderson notes the program began in 1987 and aims to provide role models and practical support through speakers, awards, tours, donations, and fundraisers.
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Brookshire’s
Grand Saline
Grand Saline Elementary School
Brookshire Grocery Company
Ron Elliott
Super Foods
Sam Anderson
Anderson
Neal family reunion in Grand Saline draws 80 descendants
Family of William Arthur Neal and Maudie Laura Neal held a reunion at Lil Fannies Meetin House in Grand Saline on August 18. More than 80 descendants attended, sharing meals, photos, memories, and games like horseshoes and volleyball. The couple began married life in October 1922 in Friendship Community. their children include Dorothy Neal Cox, A D Neal, W C Neal, Edward Eugene Neal, Eunice Faye Neal Williams, and Eva Nell Neal Williams.
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William Arthur
Maudie Laura Neal
Lil’ Fannies
Grand Saline
Dorothy Neal Cox
A.D
Pete” Neal
W.C
Bill” Neal
Edward Eugene Neal
Eunice Faye Neal Williams
Eva Nell Neal Williams
VFW Auxiliary bakes cookies for teachers on first day of school
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6635 baked cookies for teachers on the first day of school and donated 25 to each of three primary schools to aid needy children.
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VFW Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Poorle
Grand Saline Sun
North Main
Oscar Rogers
Brian Cummins
VZ County
Coasttocoastathletics.com
Brookshire’s Food Store
GSISD
WILEY
Canton
Janton
van Zandt County
Ara.com
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