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Texas A&M President Gen. Mark Welsh III Announces Online Ticket Pull Starting In 2025
It seems that another Texas A&M tradition is heading off to the past.
After a hectic ticket pull for the game against the Texas Longhorns, which saw many Texas A&M students endure many unsafe conditions due to the lack of rules, and even one student passing out due to the high volume of people, Texas A&M President General Mark Welsh III announced that the school would be moving to an online ticket pull starting in 2025, ending a longstanding tradition of the univeristy’s.
Texas A&M currently holds the largest student body in the Southeastern Conference and the only one that still utilizes an in-person ticket pull for home football games. Students would camp out in tents for weeks for big games against notable SEC opponents such as the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide whenever they made their trips to Aggieland.
With this being Texas and all, you can already imagine how hectic ticket pulls are for typical football games. Throw in an intense gridiron rivalry that is revived after 13 years of dormancy, and you have utter chaos in front of the Kyle Field ticket boxes.
Welsh, who holds many personal ties to Texas A&M despite not being an Aggie himself, talked about how much he embraced the school’s traditions, but in the end, had to prioritize the health and safety of his students.
“I love our traditions. They are such a magnificent part of what makes this place special. The tradition of the 12th Man has been very well served by the practice of ticket pull over the years. For many, it became a rite of passage,” Welsh said.
“However, as we grow and evolve as a university and work hard to preserve our valued traditions, the practices associated with those traditions also need to evolve. We put students at risk in the ticket pull for the Texas game. I will not risk letting that happen again.”
In a world that now heavily relies on technology throughout everyday life, it seems like it was only a matter of time before the Texas A&M ticket pull turned digital.
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Rainbow Trout swim their way back to Texas waterways
With the temperatures starting to change in South Texas, it only means one thing: Trout season has arrived.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is restocking the Texas waterways with thousands of Rainbow Trout. The plan is to stock over 335,000 trout from November through March 6.
This is an annual schedule, and they plan to distribute trout across various waterways. You can find the full stocking schedule, including where and how much, on their website.
The size of the lake, river, or even pond, and how much water is in it, defines how many trout can be placed. Less water means fewer trout, but it also means the water can warm up more quickly.
Known for their skin shimmering like a rainbow in the sun, they are a cold-water species that does best when oxygen-rich water temperatures stay between 40 and 60 degrees. Once water warms into the 70s, trout become stressed, which is why trout fishing in Texas is limited to cooler months.
Thermometers that use infrared technology to read surface temperatures are convenient. However, depending on the stream, the temperature can be significantly different below the surface. That’s why a traditional thermometer for some fishers is an oldie but a goodie.
REMINDERS:
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The state of Texas does not require a fishing license for anyone under the age of 17
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Adults must have a freshwater fishing endorsement on their license
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Anglers can enjoy complementary fishing without a license in a Texas state park from a bank, dock or pier
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Anyone planning a trip to a state park is recommended to reserve a day pass in advance, which can be reserved online or over the phone by calling (512) 389-8900
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A 13 pound North Texas newborn has a lot of love, with a lot to love
One of North Texas’ newest residents, Canyon Cooper Smith, has been here for just about three weeks. But the 13 lb. newborn already has a lot of nicknames.
“We call him our squishy a lot. Big boy. Somebody called him the Grand Canyon. Supa Kupa. Chunkmeister,” said Arlington mom Markie Smith. “Yeah he’s hefty, he’s solid.”
His size was just a bit of a shock to Mom when he was born.
“We were expecting him to be about 10 lbs. When he came out, and they said 12, I did not believe them,” said Smith, “and they were like, ‘He’s huge,’ and he was screaming. They were holding him up like this, and it was just rolls. That’s all I could see. Just bright red mad and rolls.”
Joshua photographer Kim Fain has been taking newborn photos for more than a decade.
“This is the biggest baby I’ve ever had. Chunk,” said Fain.
You probably didn’t know, but just a few pounds can make a big difference when photographing a baby.
“Yeah, my wrists will hurt tomorrow, said Fain. “You can definitely tell the difference between a six-pound baby and a 10-pound baby. Add three or four more pounds; he’s over 13 pounds now.”
However, there is no confusion; Canyon is a fan favorite around here.
“From the moment he’s arrived, he’s just changed… I mean, look at all this hoopla over him,” said Smith.
Canyon is a big baby who’s going to get a whole lot of love. And possibly, a scholarship.
“I’ve been jokingly shouting out ‘Jerry Jones’ because, you know,” said Smith.
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