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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.
Property close to TGA Track for sale Click here for details.
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.
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
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)
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.
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)
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)
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.
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)
Legislative Update Issued by Tom Craddick - Speaker of the House of Representatives November 30, 2007 - Austin, TX (more)
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)
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)
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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