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The 4th Quarter meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, December 1st at the TGA office at 10:30 a.m. Click to view the agenda.
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TEXAS GREYHOUND ASSOCIATION RESPONSE TO EBRO TRAGEDY
The TGA membership is shocked and saddened about the suffering and death of greyhounds discovered at the Ebro, FL race track kennel compound. It is important to understand that these were the actions of one individual, not an industry. Help was offered and available; it was refused and the individual deliberately acted in secret.
The TGA joins with the National Greyhound Association, the American Greyhound Council, the American Greyhound Track Operators, state greyhound associations and every greyhound owner in calling for aggressive prosecution and severe punishment of all individuals involved in this tragedy. (more)
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Palm Beach Kennel Club is hosting the 7th Greyhound Safety and Track Surface Seminar on November 7-9. This Seminar is co-sponsored by the Texas Greyhound Association, Gulf Greyhound Park and AGTOA. There is a great group of speakers and topics lined up on the Agenda.
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The 7th Greyhound Safety and Track Surface Seminar is set for November 8 & 9. Palm Beach Kennel Club will be hosting the Seminar, which is co-sponsored by AGTOA, Gulf Greyhound Park and the Texas Greyhound Association. We have some excellent speakers and timely topics lined up for the Seminar, and we will post the agenda on the website as soon as it is finalized.
The 3rd Quarter meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at the TGA office at 11:00 a.m. Click to view the agenda.
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Following is the Agenda for the Committee on Greyhound Race Dates.
The Texas Racing Commission has released an excerpt from its Strategic Plan 2011-2015. This is very interesting reading and gives a good overview of the competition facing pari-mutuel racing in Texas.
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The TGA Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting at the TGA offices in Lorena on Wednesday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. All TGA members are encouraged to attend. Click to view the agenda.
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Texas Round-Up Postponed
The Texas Round-Up scheduled for Memorial Day at Gulf Greyhound Park has been postponed. Due to unsafe track conditions caused by heavy rains, the Saturday, May 15 performances were cancelled, including the first stakes elimination round. By rescheduling the first round to the following Thursday evening, it caused many of the stakes entrants to go over 10 days between races. Coupled with a short 2-day turn-around to the second elimination, the greyhounds would not have enough time between races to recoup. The TGA Board determined that these circumstances were not in the best interests of the greyhounds, and will work with Gulf to get the Round-Up rescheduled.
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Dog World magazine features the greyhound in its April edition. There is good coverage of the greyhound in “Meet the Breed: Poetry in Motion”. The TGA co-sponsored an ad with the American Greyhound Council in appreciation of the many adoption groups and volunteers that make greyhound adoption the “leader of the pack” in dog adoptions.
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Purses for 2010
The TGA finished its negotiations on the Global Cross-Species Simulcast Agreement, which is a contractual agreement between the horsemen, horse tracks, TGA and greyhound tracks. The horsemen agreed to give to greyhound purses an additional .5% on interstate simulcast horse handle at greyhound tracks, effective April 18 through December 31, 2010. This will result in an estimated $120,000 additional to greyhound purses, based on 2009 numbers.
However, handle is down at all of the racetracks in 2010. If you would like to stay abreast of the numbers, the Texas Racing Commission posts a comparative year-to-date handle chart on its website, http://www.txrc.state.tx.us/agency/data/wagerstats/wagering_stats.php
Since 100% of greyhound purses are from the handle, purse values will fluctuate week to week. The chart from the TxRC is helpful to show how the numbers are trending this year. As shown on the chart, greyhound live handle is down 16.8% at Gulf Greyhound Park.
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Come Run with the Big Dogs!
The Texas Greyhound Association announces the 2010 Texas Roundup at Gulf Greyhound Park. All accredited Texas-bred greyhounds are eligible. (more)
Annual
Membership Meeting Held
The 2010 TGA Annual Membership Meeting was
held on Saturday, March 20 at the TGA office in Lorena. Members
were served a barbecue lunch and had the opportunity to visit with
each other before the meeting. (more)
Annual Membership Meeting
The Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Saturday,
March 20 at the TGA offices. Lunch will be served starting at 11:00
a.m., with the Membership Meeting starting at noon, followed by
a short Board of Directors' Meeting. If you haven't yet contacted
the TGA office, please let us know by Thursday, March 18, so we
will order enough food for everyone. Attached is the agenda for the meeting.
Safety
Seminar Summary
Sally Briggs,
General Manager of Gulf Greyhound Park, Tim Leuschner, incoming
President of AGTOA and Diane Whiteley of the Texas Greyhound Association
welcomed over 40 participants to the 6th Greyhound Safety and Race
Track Surface Seminar, hosted at Gulf on February 21-22. The Seminar,
sponsored by Gulf, AGTOA and the TGA, was a continuation of a program
started in 2002 to focus on greyhound safety and welfare. (more)
6th Greyhound Safety & Track Surface Seminar,
to be held at
Gulf Greyhound Park, February 22nd and 23rd. Click to view the Agenda.
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The end of the year is fast approaching to get your TGA membership
renewed. If you haven't received your renewal form, call Lois in
the office at 254-857-4377. The renewal fee for voting members remains
the same at $25. Per the TGA By-Laws, you will not be able to register
any Texas-bred litters until your membership is renewed.
Dr. Marty Tanner has informed us that he is withdrawing his name
from the ballot for Vice President for 2010 due to increased demands
on his time from his position as NGA President and NGA Representative.
Anyone interested in running for TGA Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
(currently held by Tuddy Dietz who is running for re-election) or
for one of the two director positions currently held by David Peck
and Charlie Pevehouse who are running for re-election, should notify
the TGA office in writing (email and fax acceptable) to request
the nomination forms. A candidate must sign a Conflict of Interest
Statement and gather the signatures of 10 TGA members. These must
be received by the TGA office by the close of business on December
31, 2009 for a candidate to be placed on the 2010 ballot.
The TGA wishes all of you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
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The 2009 Fall/Winter Issue of the newsletter was mailed out today. Be looking for it or you can view it online by clicking on the link above.
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A Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:30 am at the TGA office. All interested members are invited to attend. Click to view the Agenda.
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The representative for District II, James Brymer, has resigned from the TGA Board in order to devote more time to his family and his full-time greyhound business. James has been a valuable and contributing member of the TGA Board, and we will miss his input and decision-making skills.
President Harlyn Goebel has named James Parker, a former TGA Board member, to complete Mr. Brymer's term, which expires in 2011. The contact information for James Parker is telephone (254) 697-4715 and email jpark22@live.com .
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The Texas Greyhound Association regrets the passing of L.B. Kasberg, a longtime TGA and NGA member. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Funeral Mass for LB Kasberg, 83, of Bastrop, formally of Temple will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop.
Mr. Kasberg died Tuesday, September 22, at his residence.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. today at the church.
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop is in charge of arrangements.
505 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602-5091
(512) 321-2576
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TGA President Goebel has called for a Board of Directors meeting for Wednesday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the TGA office. The agenda will be posted on the TGA website on September 22 and membership is welcome to attend. Please RSVP for lunch.
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Texas Racing Commission approves 2009-2011 Race Dates (read more)
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Greyhound Race Dates Working Group
A meeting of the Greyhound Race Dates Working Group is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26 at the Texas Racing Commission. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend. The address is 8505 Cross Park Drive, #110, Austin, Tx. The Commission’s telephone is 512-833-6699.
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Race Dates Working Group Meeting (click to read) UPDATED to change the date of the next Working Group to August 26, 2009 |
Dog Food for Sale
The sales manager for Hi-Pro Feeds stopped in the TGA office. The company has a significant amount of Hi-Pro bagged dog food in their warehouse in Temple. He said it had a little age on it, but was still good, and they are willing to sell a large quantity at a deep discount. Please call Donald Schulze 325-456-1421 for more information. Their website is www.hiprofeeds.com
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July 30, 2009 TxRC Working Group Meeting (click to read)
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Open Letter to TGA and NGA Members (click to read)
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The Texas Greyhound Association regrets the passing of David Ritz, a longtime TGA and NGA member. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Rebecca, who is also a TGA and NGA member.
Visitation is Wednesday (7/15/09) from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home in Robinson, TX.
Services will also be held at Pecan Grove Funeral Home Thursday morning (7/16/09)
at 10:00 am.
Click the link above for directions or to contact the funeral home.
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TGA Board Meeting
Wednesday; June 3, 2009
10:30 am
TGA Office
Please attend the quarterly TGA Board Meeting. Among the agenda items will be the results of the 81st Legislature, future of the greyhound business in Texas and the TGA Training Track. Your comments and ideas are welcome by the Board as we look forward to the many challenges facing our industry.
LUNCH 12:00
Please RSVP to the TGA at (254) 857-4377 or lmowery@texasgreyhoundassociation.com so we have a count for lunch.
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2009 Election Results
The following were elected to serve a two-year term:
President - Harlyn Goebel
District I - Ed Gardner
District II - James Brymer and John Dalton
District V - John Liberatore
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Kennel at Gulf Greyhound Park has immediate opening for dogs. Please contact Charlie Pevehouse for furthur information: Cell: (806) 789-8955 Home: (806) 745-1409.
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Texans for Economic Development (TED) released a study today that estimates the State of Texas stands to earn about a billion dollars a year in total tax revenue and gain 53,000 total new jobs if slot machines were legalized at racetracks and Native American casinos. This study and information on racing in Texas can be accessed at www.WinForTexas.com.
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Annual Membership Meeting
Lunch March 14, 2009 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please RSVP by February 27th.
RSVP by email or call (254) 857-4377.
Membership Meeting March 14, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Board of Directors meeting to follow.
Click here to view the current issue of the newsletter with information regarding the 2009 candidates for each district.
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2009 Election Information
If you are interested in running as a representative for your district, please write to the TGA Executive Director, Diane Whiteley, to request the necessary forms. All required forms must be returned to the TGA Headquarters by January 1, 2009.
In accordance with the TGA By-Laws, *Article III: Officers: Sections 1-4 and Article IV:
Sections 3-5, the following TGA Officers and District Representatives positions will be up for election next spring:
President Harlyn Goebel
District I Ed Gardner
District II James Parker
District II Rod Neal
District V Gayle McElhinny
*Article IV; Section 3: An incumbent will automatically be added to the ballot unless a written notice is received by the Executive Director prior to January 1st requesting the incumbent's name be withdrawn from the ballot.
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2009 TGA Membership Renewal Forms
Membership Renewal Forms were sent in the mail on 11/18/08, along with the 2009 Election Information. Please fill out your membership renewal and return by January 1, 2009, or download and print a copy here and mail to the TGA.
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James (Jim) Bogle
The Texas Greyhound Association regrets the passing of James (Jim)
Bogle, longtime TGA and NGA member. Our thoughts and prayers go out
to Ennis, who is also a longtime TGA and NGA member.
Visitation is tonight (11/13/08) at 6:00 pm at Providence
Funeral Home in Taylor, TX.
Services will also be held at Providence Funeral Home Friday morning
(11/14/08)
at 10:00 am.
Click the link above for directions, local florist or to contact
the funeral home.
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USA Today reports "Pets
have a place in the sickbed"
Judith Brindley, fighting her way back to health after a rare bone
marrow disease nearly took her life, realized one day she would improve
no further without the company of her beloved greyhounds, which were
banished to a caregiver on doctors' orders. (more)
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Latest
Track News
Beginning 10/28/08, schooling
days will be Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:15
am - 9:00 am
or you can call John Steiner for an appointment at (816) 726-9075.
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Gulf Greyhound Park Repairs
to Reopen
La Marque, Texas 9/16/08….Gulf Greyhound Park was hit hard by
Hurricane Ike suffering
substantial damage to the roof, tote board and the racing area.
While the building and the racing area suffered damage no greyhounds
were injured.
Because of the track’s high elevation the kennel’s trainers,
greyhounds and farm puppies
were invited to stay on property to ride out the storm. The track’s
kennels are all
equipped with generators; they never lost their lights or air conditioning
at any time
during or after the storm. Gulf Greyhound Park’s kennel owners
and trainers are eager to
get their athletes back on the track to school and begin racing again.
(more)
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Greyhound Safety and Hurricane
Ike
Under the threat of Hurricane Ike, the Texas greyhound
industry has been working together to ensure the safety of our greyhounds
and people. The only greyhound race track operating currently is Gulf
Greyhound Park. The greyhounds located at Gulf Greyhound Park are
safest remaining where they are.
Click the link to view information on the Storm
and Flood Emergency Plans of the racetracks which we published
in 2005 with Hurricane Rita.
Gulf Greyhound Park
GGP is located in La Marque, 15 miles inland from
Galveston. The kennel buildings were built to withstand a Category
4 hurricane, and are elevated 19-21 feet.
Sally Briggs, general manager, said
that the kennel compound would be open for any farm dogs, as needed.
The backup generator is fully tested and operational; water tanks
are filled to capacity and dog food is in good supply. Several electric
company repair trucks are now occupying the parking lot. Many kennel
owners and trainers are staying in the compound to care for all of
the dogs. GGP is providing them with regular meals, places to sleep,
and use of all veterinary supplies. In the event of severe flooding,
the greyhounds can be moved to the upper levels of the grandstand.
Sally has been outstanding in organizing and implementing their safety
plan.
With the impending threat of hurricane Ike making landfall on
the Gulf Coast, Gulf Greyhound Park has decided that for the safety
and well being of our customers, employees and greyhound athletes
we will be canceling live racing Thursday `September 11, 2008` through
Sunday `September 14, 2008`.
Gulf Greyhound Park is open for Simulcasting today, Thursday
`September 11, 2008`, and will be closed Friday `September 12, 2008`
through Sunday `September 14, 2008`.
Weather permitting, live racing will return as scheduled Monday,
September 15, 2008. ( from Gulf
Greyhound Park website)
Corpus Christi Greyhound Race Track and Valley Race Park do not have
any greyhounds on their grounds at this time.
Texas Greyhound Association
Many TGA members in the Waco area are standing by
with trucks and trailers to pick up any greyhounds at risk. The TGA
is coordinating with the racetrack and its membership to house or
transport greyhounds as needed, although we feel the greyhounds are
safest staying at the GGP kennels.
The TGA is proud of its many members and the racetracks for stepping
up to the challenge of Hurricane Ike and protecting our most precious
greyhounds.
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The TGA will be closed Monday; September
1, 2008 to observe the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday
morning for normal business.
LATEST TRACK NEWS
(from John Steiner)
We have schooled approximately 125 dogs in the last
couple of days with no reported injuries.
Schooling days will be Tuesday, Friday &
Saturday from 7:00 am - 9:00 am or you
can call John Steiner for an appointment at (816) 726-9075.
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Small family wanting to relocate to North Texas area
are looking to lease/buy greyhound property. Please contact the TGA
(254) 857-4377 for information.
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Property close to TGA
Track for sale
Click here
for details.
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Training Track
Per the TGA Board of Directors on 3/19/08, the Track is CLOSED
for safety reason until further notice. For additional information,
contact your District Representative.
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Annual Membership Meeting (click
to view the Agenda)
March 15, 2008
Lunch: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Membership Meeting: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
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The TGA regrets the passing
of A.E. Brown, longtime TGA member.
Arnold Eugene "A.E." Brown passed away peacefully Wednesday,
Feb. 20, 2008, at a local hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 23, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Weaver
officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home. (more)
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Annual Membership
Meeting and Elections Information
(more)
Lunch March 15, 2008 11:00
am - 12:00 pm (Please RSVP by
February 29th)
Membership Meeting March 15,
2008 @ 12:00 pm
Board of Directors meeting to follow.
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Job Opening
The President of the TGA has formed a Search Committee to replace
it's current Executive Director who is leaving to pursue other interests.
The Search Committee has posted a Request for Applications. (more)
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GREYHOUND
ADOPTION DAYS THIS WEEKEND
Corpus Christi Greyhound Track announces Adoption
Days this weekend,
December 15 and 16, 2007.
With live racing coming to an end in Corpus Christi at the end of
the year, new homes must be found for all greyhounds that are not
being relocated to other tracks across the country. (more)
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2008 TGA Membership Renewal
Forms
Membership Renewal Forms will go in the mail today (12/4/07).
Please fill it out and return by January 1, 2008, or download and
print a copy here
and mail to the TGA.
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CANINE RABIES CHALLENGE STUDIES
BEGIN !
One of the most important vaccine research studies in veterinary
medicine is
underway at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
in Madison. Dr.
Ronald Schultz, a leading authority on veterinary vaccines and Chair
of the Department of
Pathobiological Sciences, has begun concurrent 5 and 7 year challenge
studies to determine
the long-term duration of immunity of the canine rabies vaccine, with
the goal of extending
the state-mandated interval for boosters. These will be the first
long-term challenge studies on
the canine rabies vaccine to be published in the United States. (more)
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Legislative Update
Issued by Tom Craddick - Speaker
of the House of Representatives
November 30, 2007 - Austin, TX (more)
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Commission approved
policy on release of adoption greyhounds for Corpus Christi Greyhound
Race Track.
Due to the closing of Corpus Christi Greyhound Race Track as of December
31, there will
be many greyhounds available for adoption. The security and welfare
of the
greyhounds is the highest priority, as well as consideration of the
property rights of
greyhound owners and responsibilities of greyhound adoption groups.
(more)
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Update on Corpus Christi Greyhound
Race Track
Corpus Christi Greyhound Race Track has
announced that it will cease live racing on December 31, 2007. At
this time, greyhounds on the active list may not leave the kennel
compound without special permission. All owners with active greyhounds
should contact kennel owners to arrange for the movement of their
greyhound at year's end. (more)
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2008 Elections Information
If you are interested in running for Vice President, Secretary /
Treasurer, or as a Director for your district, please write to the
TGA Executive Director, Diane Whiteley, to request the necessary forms
or download the request
form here. Mail or fax it to the TGA offices and the forms will
be sent to you.
The 2008
elections information and request form are also being sent to
each member in the mail today. (11-7-07)
All completed forms must be returned to the Executive Director TGA
Headquarters by
December 31, 2007:
P O BOX 40; LORENA, TX 76655
(254) 857-4377
FAX (254) 857-4299
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Board of Directors meeting
TGA Board of Directors meeting has been scheduled
for Monday, November 26, 2007
at 11:30 am at the TGA Office.
Click to view the agenda.
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Corpus Christi Greyhound Track
Corpus Christi track is scheduled to close on December 31. Track management
will be working with the kennel owners, the Texas Racing Commission
and the Texas Greyhound Association to ensure an orderly transition
for the greyhounds.
If you have greyhounds currently running at Corpus, please coordinate
with your kennel owner. The TGA will be working with several of the
adoption groups if your greyhound needs to be placed. We have a scheduled
meeting with the Commission this Friday(19th)to help determine the
plan of action, and we will keep everyone posted on this on the TGA
website and Global.
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Irish Track Tour
The Texas Greyhound Association is looking at organizing a travel
tour next year to Ireland to visit some greyhound tracks, farms, etc.
This is in the formative stages; no dates or rates have been determined,
but we would like to get an idea of potential participants. We think
if we can get a good number of people that we can negotiate a good
tour price.
It is my understanding that Ireland has turned its greyhound racing
industry around, and the idea of many U.S. people going to see a different
way of operating might be useful.
The tour would be open to anyone with an interest in greyhound racing,
from track managers to greyhound owners to trainers to gamblers. Your
thoughts and comments are welcome to determine if this is feasible;
call (254) 857-4377 or email Lois
if you'd be interested in going on the trip.
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IH 35 Expansion and how it
affects the TGA:
We contacted TX
Dot today concerning the I 35 expansion and it
appears that the
East
Option is preferred. This option will affect the TGA slightly;
our fence line will be
pushed back and the right of way will cut through the office parking
lot.
They are in the process of refining the areas of expansion and will
hold a hearing late next summer to present the information to the
public. The acquisition stage of the project is at least a couple
years away.
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Texas
Racing Commission determines 2008 Greyhound Race Dates:
Last Thursday, October 4, the Texas Racing Commission met to determine
the 2008 racing schedule for greyhounds.
Gulf Greyhound Park requested 314 performances. This is made up of
Wednesday matinees, Thursday evenings, Friday evenings, Saturday matinees
and evenings and Sunday matinees, with 13 races in each performance.
Valley Race Park requested 130 performances, for the meets January
1-April 6, 2008 and November 28-December 31, 2008. Valley's 2007-2008
meet begins this November 23.
Valley's performance schedule is basically Wednesday matinees, Thursday
evenings, Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees with
13 races in each performance. In addition, Valley will add some abbreviated
performances to all but Thursday, making each performance 15 races.
The Commissioners approved both the Gulf and Valley schedules, which
the TGA supported.
Corpus Christi proposed a 2008 race meet from April 17, 2008 through
July 5, 2008. The schedule consisted of 60 performances of 13 races
each performance, held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings with a matinee on Sunday. Along with this proposed 2008 schedule
was a modification to the 2007 schedule, which would close the 2007
meet as of November 19.
As set forth in the TGA's letter to the Commission, the TGA could
not support this proposal for a number of reasons. Three Corpus kennel
owners and a trainer drove up to Austin for the hearing. After hearing
testimony from the TGA, the Commission staff and Flagler (representing
Corpus Christi), the Commissioners denied approval of Corpus Christi's
proposed 2008 schedule. Subsequently, Corpus withdrew its request
to close the 2007 meet early, and will run live through December 31.
Since the Commission did not approve 2008 race dates, Corpus will
not be allowed to simulcast as of January 1, 2008 and it will effectively
close as a racetrack. The Commission did leave the door open for Corpus
to modify its request prior to December 31.
The agenda and supporting material is available on the Texas
Racing Commission's website. When transcribed, the transcript
will also be available there.
This was a difficult decision for everyone involved.
Now we need to ensure that an orderly transition will occur, as there
are an estimated 500 greyhounds in the kennel compound. We will help
facilitate the communication between the kennels and greyhound owners.
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Our sincere condolences on the loss of Betty
(Saulters) Hennigan.
Betty passed away surrounded by her family and friends, at her residence
Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Visitation is Thursday November 1, 2007 from 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Pecan Grove Funeral Home
3124 Robinson Dr
Waco, Texas 76706
Phone: 254-662-2131
Funeral services will be at will be Friday, November
2, 2007 at 11 am.
Christian Life Church
3015 Robinson Dr.
Waco, TX
(254) 662-3991
Click to view the Obituary
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LeeRoy Soechting died Sunday at the age of 78. Mr. Soechting
was a longtime of the NGA and TGA. He, along with his son-in-law partnered
with James Tuddy Dietz in the greyhound business.
Three years ago, the 3 of them opened a kennel at the Corpus Christi
Greyhound Race Track as the Flying Dutchmen. Mr. Soechting will be
missed because he was a friend to everyone.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at: The family will
receive friends until 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Goetz Funeral Home.
713 N Austin St
Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: (830) 379-2313
The funeral for LeeRoy Soechting is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Cross
United Church of Christ.
Interment will follow in the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Memorials
may be made to Cross United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Marciel Soechting; daughter, Sally Maierhofer
and sisters, Virginia Masonis and Betty Fields.
(read more)
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The Texas Greyhound Association regrets the untimely passing of
Bruce Bronson, longtime TGA and NGA member. His life was
tragically cut short last week. Following is the obituary from the
San Antonio Express News about Bruce and his greyhound interest.
Bruce G. Bronson born on August 22, 1949 in San Antonio,
Texas was taken away on September 28, 2007 at the age of 58. He is
survived by his wife of 36 years, Diana Bronson; daughter, Georgette
Goacher; nephew, William Calvert; niece, Toni Powell & husband
Steven;
8 grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Matthew, Ashtin, Micayla, Tyler,
Jordan and Bronson.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday - October
4, 2007 at Sunset Funeral
Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, Inc., 24430 Camp Site, San
Antonio, TX 78264. (read
more)
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SUPER PUPPY 'SYLVIA'
DESTROYS FIELD IN 8TH STRAIGHT VICTORY! (more)
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The 2007
Membership Renewals were mailed out the first week of December.
If you have not received yours, click on the link above to download
it or call the office at 254-857-4377. You can also email Lois
Mowery to have one sent to you.
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The TGA office will be closed
Thursday November 23rd to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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This year's Seminar was held on September 18 &
19th in Waco with over 60 attendees representing Wheeling, The Woodlands,
Derby Lane, VictoryLand, Dairyland, Birmingham, Gulf, Corpus Christi,
Valley, Phoenix, Tucson, Daytona, Jacksonville, and Mile High. It
was held in conjunction with a Judges' Accreditation Seminar, providing
over 20 judges the opportunity to hear from tracks and veterinarians
on safety issues. more...
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We are pleased that we have over 20 participants in
the Judge Accreditation Classes that will be held in Waco this weekend,
along with the 5th Annual Greyhound Safety and Track Surface Seminar.
Click to view the final program.
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The TGA office will be closed
Monday September 4th to observe the
Labor Day holiday.
We will be open for normal business on Tuesday morning.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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An accreditation seminar for racing
judges will be held on September 17 and 18 in Waco, in conjunction
with the AGTOA/GGP/TGA Annual Greyhound Safety & Track Surface
Seminar. Click for the Agenda,
and for the Application
form. Anyone seeking accreditation, or just wanting more knowledge
on racing law, medications & testing and general racing rules
and regulations is urged to attend.
The accreditation fee is $250, payable to the University of Arizona-RTIP.
There is no charge for those just monitoring the class. Please note
the reference letter(s) required. The accreditation test will be administered
about 2-3 weeks after the Seminar at each individual’s home racetrack.
You may bring the completed form and payment with you to the Seminar.
Please RSVP to Lois
Mowery or (254) 857-4377, so that a spot will be reserved for
you.
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The 5th Annual Safety and Track Surface
Seminar is scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Waco. This
event is co-sponsored by Gulf Greyhound Park, AGTOA and the Texas
Greyhound Association. This is the first year the TGA will serve as
host, and we are pleased to welcome participants to central Texas.
Click
for the Agenda.
Click
to view the open invitation with travel information.
Along with the Safety Seminar, a new Judge Accreditation program
will be held on Sunday, September 17 and part of Monday and Tuesday,
in conjunction with the University of Arizona RTIP. For information
on these events, and to RSVP, please contact us.
Make
your reservations TODAY!
Clarion
Hotel
(254) 757-2000
Best Western Old Main Lodge
(254) 753-0316
Super 8 Motel
(254) 754-1023
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Committee Hearing on Texas Racing
On Wednesday, July 26 the Texas House
Licensing and Administrative Procedures Committee heard testimony
on the current status and future outlook of the Texas racing industry
from Charla Ann King , the Executive Director of the Texas Racing
Commission, , and Tommy Azopardi , the President of Texans for Economic
Development (TED). more
Click here http://www.house.state.tx.us/committees/broadcasts.php?session=79&cmte=350
to access the video of the hearing, listed under 7/26/06. The testimony
of Charla Ann and Tommy is in the first part of the hearing.
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CALL TO ACTION
Simulcasting and Common Pool Wagering At Risk!
The House passed the Internet gaming legislation,
H.R. 4411, which, as passed, does NOT treat the pari-mutuel
industry equally under the law...
more...
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Telephone 202-224-5922
Fax 202-224-0776
Website to e-mail www.hutchison.senate.gov/
Senator John Cornyn
Telephone 202-224-2934
Fax 202-228-2856
Website to e-mail www.cornyn.senate.gov/
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The Texas Bred Registry is now available to view online. Click the
link on the navigational bar to the left. (Texas Bred Registry). The
registry will be updated periodically to keep all of our members updated
on the breedings in Texas.
Attention Schoolers!!
Due to July 4th, 2006 falling on Tuesday, there
will be no schooling that day, but there will be schooling
on Wednesday, July 5th, 2006.
The office will also be closed to observe the holiday and resume for
normal business hours Wednesday morning at 9:00 am.
Have a safe and happy July 4th!!
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The TGA office will be closed on Memorial Day,
May 29.
We will reopen Tuesday May 30th at 9:00.
Have a safe holiday!
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Beginning this week, the TGA track will be
open for schooling on the following days:
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
Schooling begins at daylight. In case of bad weather, or special circumstances,
Paul Saulters can be reached on his cell phone at 254-855-4867. This
schedule will be in place until the greyhound schooling numbers increase.
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The
TGA Office will close Friday April 14th at Noon to observe Good
Friday. We will reopen Monday, April 17th at 9:00 am. Have a Happy
Easter!
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The
TGA held its annual Membership Meeting, followed by an Executive Committee
meeting on March 24 at the TGA offices.
read
more...
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March 22, 2006
Reminder...The Annual
Membership Meeting is as scheduled Friday March 24th @ 1:00 PM.
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March 15, 2006
Reminder!!
Annual Membership
Meeting
March 24 @ 1:00 PM. Click
to view or download the Agenda. The Executive Committee meeting
will be held immediately following the Membership Meeting.
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March 14, 2006
The TGA and its members extend their deepest sympathies
to Linda Rudd and family on the passing of her husband, Wayne.
Visitation is tonight, Tuesday March 14 from 6:00-8:00
p.m. at the Roselawn Funeral Home in Seagoville (972) 287-2121.
Services will be held at Roselawn on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Click
to view or print a map to Roselawn Funeral Home.
Wayne and Linda are longtime TGA and NGA members,
always active in the greyhound business, and we will miss him.
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March 9, 2006
"My dog is FASTER
than your dog" Mini-Meet at the
TGA...read
more
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March 3, 2006
The TGA is now selling Birdwell supplies!
read more
"Pride of Texas"
Saturday night, the eyes of Texas will be on Bob’s
Skeet as he makes a historical run in the finals of the
inaugural Derby Million. After 4 tough qualifying rounds, Skeet joins
an elite field of the 8 top greyhounds in the world. Owned by longtime
Texas breeder and owner, Robert Stokes,
trained by Gulf kennel owner Tommy LaRosa,
handled in St. Petersburg, Florida by Tom
LaRosa, Skeet has all the homebred connections.
Best of racing luck to Bob’s
Skeet!
Bring it home for Texas!
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February 21, 2006
Texas Greyhounds Making Waves in Florida
After
three tough elimination rounds, two Texas-bred greyhounds are still
in the run for the Derby Million against the finest greyhounds in
the world...read
more
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February 16, 2006
Due to the limited
number of entries received, the scheduled TGA
Spring Meet will not be held this year.
We are currently exploring alternatives and will post additional information
soon.
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February 9, 2006
For IMMEDIATE Release!
-MILLION DOLLAR PUP- read
more...
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February 7, 2006
-Another Successful Adoption Summit-
Click to view pics of the 2005 and 2006 Adoption Summit
On Saturday, February 4, the Texas Greyhound Association
hosted its 2nd Annual Adoption Summit, drawing 20 representatives
from Heart of Texas Greyhound Adoption, GPA
North Texas, GPA Houston, GPA Central
Texas, Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Hill
Country Greyhound Adoption and Gulf Greyhound Park ....read
more
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January 23, 2006
2nd Annual Adoption Summit Saturday February 4, 2006.
Click
to view or print the tentative agenda.
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January 12, 2006
2006 Spring Meet
March 18 - 25th
The deadline for Slot Reservation has been extended to February 15th.
Click
to download a copy of the reservation form.
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January 11, 2006 -
Track Update
The TGA schooling track is now open for training. We
schooled 49 greyhounds this morning and the lure system ran very well.
Our schedule is back to normal, with schooling on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bring ‘em on.
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January 10, 2006
- Track Update
All of the new conductor bar has been
installed on the rail. However, we have a few electrical connection
problems which we hope to get resolved tomorrow (Wednesday), so we
will not be schooling tomorrow. Please check the website tomorrow
afternoon for Thursday's schooling.
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January 9, 2006
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Track Update
TGA Track Manager Paul Saulters and a hardworking crew of 6 including
Phillip Saulters, Ray Campana, David Ritz, David Hays and Doyle Beeman,
and assisted by Linda Saulters, made good progress on the track rail
repair over the weekend. Despite the wind, which slowed down the soldering
of the brass bus bar, a little over 1/2 of the rail is up. We anticipate
the rail being completed and tested on Tuesday, with track schooling
available on Wednesday. However, please check with Paul or the TGA
office on Tuesday afternoon prior to coming up on Wednesday.
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January - 6, 2006
We received the final parts this morning, and
the replacement of the conductor bar on the schooling track has begun.
We will have an estimate tomorrow on the time frame, but we plan on
working steadily over the weekend. On Monday, we will post an update
on expected completion date. Thank you to all the schoolers for your
patience in this project. The resulting product hopefully will be
breakdown-free.
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December 23, 2005 - Reminder!
GET YOUR 2006 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS IN BY DEC. 31ST!
2006 Membership Renewals will NOT be
mailed this year. Click to download a copy and mail to the TGA Office
by December 31, 2005. The
form is also in the Fall Issue of the Newsletter that was mailed to
you in November.
- 2006 Elections Nomination Request. All forms must
be turned in by December 31, 2005.
-2006
Spring Meet Slot Reservation forms due January
31, 2006. Click to download a copy and mail to the TGA.
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December
- 15, 2005 - STATE OF OKLAHOMA
HITS JACKPOT WITH REMINGTON PARK’S INITIAL DAYS OF OPERATION.
- Office
Holiday Hours
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December 13, 2005 - The
TGA schooling track is closed as of Wednesday, December 14.
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December 8, 2005 - Due to the extreme
cold, the TGA track will be closed for schooling until Monday, December
12. The track is currently frozen solid, and the forecast for tonight
and tomorrow morning is in the upper teens. While it is due to be
warmer on Friday afternoon, we do not want greyhounds running with
frozen ground a few inches down. It should warm up enough on Saturday
and Sunday to make schooling safe for Monday.
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December 7, 2005 - Due
to the weather forecast of freezing temperatures, strong winds and
sleet, the TGA office will close at 3:00 pm on December 7th and reopen
at 10:00 am on December 8th. The Schooling Track will be closed
on Thursday, Dec. 8th.
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December 1, 2005 - Mysti
"Mystic Mckenzie" wins 4th place in the Night of Stars Pet
Photo Contest...
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November 22, 2005 - BREAKING
NEWS!!
This morning the highly anticipated opinion from the
Texas Supreme Court on Public School Finance was released...
-The
Fall/Winter Issue Newsletter is now available to view or download
on the website. Please note that your 2006 Membership Renewal
and 2006 Spring Meet
Slot Reservation form is also available in the newsletter...
-The TGA Office
and Track holiday schedule.
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November 17, 2005 -
2006 Membership Renewals will NOT
be mailed this year. Click to download a copy and mail to the TGA
Office by December 31, 2005.
The form will also be available in
the Fall Issue of the Newsletter that will go out this week.
- 2006 Elections Nomination Request. All forms must
be turned in by December 31, 2005.
-2006
Spring Meet Slot Reservation forms due January
31, 2006. Click to download a copy and mail to the TGA.
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November 4, 2005 - Entry
deadline for amateur races has been extended. Get your dogs registered!
(TGA Members welcome to participate)
-Information
needed for dogs to participate Dec. 3, 2005.
-AGC, Virginia Tech Announce Greyhound
Health Website
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November 2, 2005 -
Update on Jeff White,
CCGRT
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October 31, 2005 - TGA
Schooling Fees
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October 27, 2005 - The
TGA to host Amateur Racing
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October 4, 2005 -
TGA featured on television
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October 3, 2005 - A
special thank you from TGA Member Lynn
Alexander
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September 30, 2005
- Jeff White,
Racing Secretary at Corpus Christi Greyhound Track
hospitalized
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September 29, 2005
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CANINE
FLU STORY OVERHYPED BY MEDIA, EXPERT SAY
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September 28, 2005
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The TGA is on record as opposing the licensing of a new horse track
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September 26, 2005 -
Tejas Industries (Hereford Bi-products)
is out of the meat business
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