TWA supporting candidates in March 2 Primary 

The Texas Wildlife Association is supporting the election of 28 candidates in contested races in the March 2 Primary via a contribution from the TWA Political Action Committee (TWAPAC). 

Click here for a full list of candidates supported by TWA in the March 2 Primary election.

The list of supported candidates includes Gov. Rick Perry, four candidates for the Texas Senate, and 23 candidates for the Texas House of Representatives.  The candidate selections were based on recommendations from the TWA Legislative Committee and approval by the TWA Executive Committee.  TWA will provide a complete list of supported candidates in all races prior to the November general election.

Teacher to be recognized for natural resources education

The Texas Wildlife Association Foundation and San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. announce the opportunity for two deserving area teachers to be recognized for their contributions and earn a financial award for their school in the amount of $2,500. 

This $2,500 school “scholarship” will be awarded to each school in recognition of the winning teachers’ use of innovative techniques and curricula to promote natural resource literacy among their students.

Application deadline nearing for $20,000 in TBGA scholarships 

Applications for $20,000 in scholarships from the 10th Annual Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA)  Wildlife Conservation College Scholarship Program, sponsored by Carter’s Country Outdoor Stores and the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Texas, are due March 1. 

New for the 2010 program is a requirement that all applicants must be agriculture and/or natural resource-related majors. Also, there will be eight scholarships (one per TBGA Region) awarded at $1,500 each, and the overall top scholarship applicant will receive a $3,000 college scholarship. 

Langford selected for inaugural Keystone Award

David K. Langford is a steadfast conservationist, well-respected regionally and nationally. 

In recognition of his lifetime of service protecting our agricultural heritage and conserving native wildlife, wildlife habitat, and natural lands in Texas, Langford will receive the inaugural Keystone Award at a reception held at Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas, from 5 -7 p.m., Friday, February 26th. 

The event opens the 7th Farm & Range Forum, which continues with a full-day program in Fredericksburg, Texas, on the 27th.