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MEDIA ADVISORY
Those media wishing to cover the fishing derby are welcome to do so at Camp Mabry from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and must contact the event representative below to coordinate a time and location.
Members of the media are required to RSVP no later than Friday, January 13, 2017, by 4 p.m. with Cat Cude at 512-915-9248, or email at Catherine.cude.nfg@mail.mil.
Camp Mabry is accessed at the Maintenance Drive gate from 35th Street. Media will be required to show credentials at the gate.
FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLIC RELEASE:
Camp Mabry to hold Youth Fishing Derby Saturday
AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 11, 2017)- The Texas Army National Guard’s Environmental Program and Camp Mabry are hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Derby, Jan. 14th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the lower pond at Camp Mabry, in Austin, Texas. This event is free for youth ages 16 and younger.
The event is open to military and civilian families and will provide visitors a fun day of fishing for Rainbow Trout! Don’t have a fishing pole? No problem, both tackle and poles will be available for those needing one.
The Texas Army National Guard environmental program is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Boy Scout Troop 345 and the National Civilian Conservation Corps for this event. In addition to fishing, there will be many other fun and educational activities for your children to engage in.
Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, however food vendors will be onsite for those wishing to purchase it.
To register for the event, please visit the website at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-mabry-3rd-annual-fishing-derby-registration-29442454173. Registration is limited.
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The mission of the Texas Military Department (TMD) is to provide the Governor and the President with ready and trained forces in support of the citizens of Texas and State and Federal civil/military authorities at home and abroad.
The Texas Military Department is commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (formerly the Adjutant General's Department), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG), the Texas State Guard (TXSG) and the Domestic Operations Command (DOMOPS).
For more information about the Texas Military Department visit our Website at https://tmd.texas.gov.
Texas Military Department Public Affairs
P.O. Box 5218, Building 10
Camp Mabry (Austin), Texas 78703