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Piney Woods Photographic Society Macro Challenge Winners

September 23, 2021 - The PWPS held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday at the First United Church in Center, TX.  There was a photo challenge feature “Macro Photography.” 

These photos featured extreme close-ups of miscellaneous items. Some even to the point of not be identifiable at first. 

After the Challenge, PWPS members helped with accepted photo entries to East Texas Photography Contest. I think everyone enjoyed themselves helping others to enter their photos and sharing information about our photography club. 

My Five Cents: Special Session, Redistricting Maps, Antibody Infusion Center, Coastal Spine, Border Wall

September 23, 2021 - The first official day of fall came this week on September 22. With it came a welcome cold front across the state and a beautiful Harvest Moon. Fall brings cooler weather, leaves changing colors, and this year another special session.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Third special session begins

Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day with Launch of New R3 Initiative

September 23, 2021 – For generations, Texas sportsmen and women have understood that fish and wildlife populations and habitats must be managed for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy. As they take to the hunting field or cast their line into a lake or the Gulf of Mexico, they know they are not only enjoying the state’s bounty but are helping to conserve it.

Biologists Say White-Tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season Opener

September 17, 2021 – 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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