6-3-04 - Federal budget cutbacks could impact a Texoma fish hatchery that is dedicated to saving two endangered species.
The National Fish Hatchery in Tishomingo has raised Paddle Bill Fish and Alligator Turtles for 10 years – two species native to the Red River, but that have been endangered.
But due to insufficient budget increases, the only way to keep this hatchery open could be to cut the program all together and start raising more fish that make money, like gaming fish.
That’s igniting local fears that efforts to save the two endangered species could be lost. They held a public hearing Thursday to discuss the situation, and folks in attendance were in agreement on fighting to keep the hatchery as is.
Oklahoma Congressman Brad Carson is working on getting legislation passed that would give the hatchery $100,000 more a year.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
