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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Central Texas parks receive Texas Parks & Wildlife grants
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – Construction and maintenance projects within the Brazos and McLennan Counties are among many throughout the state receiving grants from Texas Parks & Wildlife. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants on Thursday. The money will fund 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. College Station's Texas Independence Park in Brazos County received $287,997 for the west phase trails project. Improvements include the construction of three miles of natural surface multi-use trail and .73-mile concrete trail connections with benches and trash cans. In McLennan County, the Waco Motorcycle Club received $337,200 for improvements to the Waco Eagles Motocross Dirt Bike Park. The project includes the renovation of 10-miles of trail, parking, entrance signage, visitor building, lighting and security, fencing, a maintenance building, fuel and equipment rental. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition through grants funded from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by fuel purchases for off-highway vehicles. The fund must be used to support a diverse mix of both motorized and non-motorized trail projects. Texas Parks and Wildlife says $5.28 million in NRTF funds were made available for its Department Recreational Trails Grants Program this year. In addition to the federal funds, $1.52 million of the state Sporting Goods Sales Tax was allocated for eligible trail projects. A portion of the grant funds, up to $900,000, will be used to support trail improvement projects in state parks. Other projects around Texas which were awarded funding are listed in alphabetical order by county below: In Bandera County, the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area received $300,000 for the construction of six additional miles of multi-use natural surface trails at the site. The city of Beeville in Bee County received $300,000 for trail upgrades in community parks. Improvements include the renovation of 2.6-miles of existing asphalt/gravel trails to 10-foot-wide asphalt trails across five sites, benches, trash cans, bike racks, water fountains, signage and lighting. Universal City in Bexar County received $220,800 for phase two of the Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail. The project includes constructing a 1.23-mile cement-stabilized base trail with wayfinding signage. The Texas Motorized Trails Coalition (TMTC) received $328,672 to create trails and park improvements to Ozona's Escondido Draw Recreation Area in Crockett County. The project includes the renovation of 10 miles of trail, equipment repair and rental, surveys, engineering and professional services. In Ozona, an additional $400,000 was allocated to TMTC's Escondido Draw Recreation Area in Crockett County to purchase trail equipment, engineering and professional services. The Paso Del Norte Community Foundation in El Paso County received $292,072 for safety and accessibility renovations to the Paso Del Norte Trail. The project will feature renovations along a 7.5-mile section of existing trail including concrete repair, street crossing, signage, picnic tables, trash receptables, bike racks and pet waste stations. In Harris County, the TMTC Rio Bravo Adventure Park received $500,000 for improvements to the site. Work will include the renovation of six miles of trail and track, signage, electrical and septic updates, pavilion repairs, access road repairs, equipment repairs and rentals, resource surveys and engineering. The TMTC Rio Bravo Recreation Area in Harris County received $400,000 for the purchase of a bulldozer/tractor and attachments, equipment maintenance and hand tools. In Houston, Harris County received $240,000 for improvements to the Terry Hershey Trail. The project includes the renovation of three miles of asphalt hike and bike trail. In Hays County, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's San Marcos Aquatic Research Center received $57,427 for the rehabilitation of interior trails. Improvements include the renovation of a 1.75-mile trail, construction of a .56-mile trail with gravel turnpike, parking improvement and signage. The city of Farmersville-NETT Section 4 in Hunt County received $75,000 for the construction of 1.9-miles of rail-to-trail surfacing. The Castroville Regional Park in Medina County received $300,000 for the construction of 1.3-miles of trail, a pedestrian bridge, parking spaces, 2.4-miles of trail renovation and signage. Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches County received $285,004 for its Building a Path to the Future at the SFA Gardens project. Improvements include the construction of .24-miles of trail, renovation of 7.7-miles of trail, boardwalks, bridges, the purchase of equipment and the installation of 12 trailhead signs. In Nueces County, the city of Port Aransas received $241,515 to improve connectivity and accessibility in the Port Aransas Trail System. The project includes the construction of a .18-mile connecting trail, widening a .31-mile trail to six feet for ADA access, and renovations to a .48-mile loop trail. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in Palo Pinto County received $300,000 for the construction of six additional miles of multi-use natural surface trail at the site. Arlington Parks and Recreation in Tarrant County received $239,700 for the redevelopment of the River Legacy Park Trail. The project includes the renovation of an existing .49-mile trail to 12-foot-wide concrete. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department in Travis County received $300,000 for the creation of the Onion Creek Greenbelt trailhead and trail expansion. The project includes construction of a .6-mile trail, parking area, utilities and revegetation. In Travis County, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center received $59,348 for improvements to the canyon and uplands trail. The project includes the renovation of 431-feet of trail, construction of 176-feet of natural surface trail with boardwalk renovation, fencing, interpretive signage and benches. BikeTexas in Travis County received $75,000 for the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference (TTAT). The funding will support the TTAT, which focuses on the creation and maintenance of trails in Texas. In Victoria County, the city of Victoria received $250,056 for improvements to the Ted B. Reed Multi-Use Recreational Trail. The project includes construction of a .17-mile concrete trail and renovation of an existing .32-mile decomposed granite trail to 10-foot-wide concrete. The city of Vernon in Wilbarger County received $54,051 for the Camp Cheromanche Nature Trail project. Improvements include the construction of a .3-mile improved surface trail with interpretive signage, benches, picnic tables and trash receptacles. The city of Chico in Wise County received $60,800 for trail improvements at Wise County Park. The project includes construction of trail amenities including an ADA-compliant restroom, wayfinding signage, entrance sign, benches and picnic tables. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Five-Year Agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers
MONTRÉAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Sugar Inc. (the 'Corporation' or 'Rogers Sugar') (TSX: RSI) is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers ('ASBG') for the supply of sugar beets to its Taber sugar refining plant. The new supply contract covers the 2025 to 2029 crops. Established almost 75 years ago, the Taber operation — the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada — is supported by approximately 200 Southern Alberta farm families, which supply the refinery with sugar beets. As a result, all sugar produced at this location is 100% Canadian. 'We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers for another five years. This agreement will help support the needs of our customers in Western Canada,' stated Mike Walton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lantic Inc and Rogers Sugar Inc. About Rogers Sugar Rogers is a corporation established under the laws of Canada. The Corporation holds all of the common shares of Lantic and its administrative office is in Montréal, Québec. Lantic operates cane sugar refineries in Montréal, Québec and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as the only Canadian sugar beet processing facility in Taber, Alberta. Lantic also operate a distribution center in Toronto, Ontario. Lantic's sugar products are mainly marketed under the 'Lantic' trademark in Eastern Canada, and the 'Rogers' trademark in Western Canada and include granulated, icing, cube, yellow and brown sugars, liquid sugars, and specialty syrups. Lantic owns all of the common shares of TMTC and its head office is headquartered in Montréal, Québec. TMTC operates bottling plants in Granby, Dégelis and in St-Honoré-de-Shenley, Québec and in Websterville, Vermont. TMTC's products include maple syrup and derived maple syrup products supplied under retail private label brands in approximately fifty countries and sold under various brand names. For more information about Rogers please visit our website at For further informationMr. Jean-Sébastien CouillardVice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary Phone: (514) 940-4350Email: jscouillard@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
New Five-Year Agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers
MONTRÉAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Sugar Inc. (the 'Corporation' or 'Rogers Sugar') (TSX: RSI) is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers ('ASBG') for the supply of sugar beets to its Taber sugar refining plant. The new supply contract covers the 2025 to 2029 crops. Established almost 75 years ago, the Taber operation — the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada — is supported by approximately 200 Southern Alberta farm families, which supply the refinery with sugar beets. As a result, all sugar produced at this location is 100% Canadian. 'We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers for another five years. This agreement will help support the needs of our customers in Western Canada,' stated Mike Walton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lantic Inc and Rogers Sugar Inc. About Rogers Sugar Rogers is a corporation established under the laws of Canada. The Corporation holds all of the common shares of Lantic and its administrative office is in Montréal, Québec. Lantic operates cane sugar refineries in Montréal, Québec and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as the only Canadian sugar beet processing facility in Taber, Alberta. Lantic also operate a distribution center in Toronto, Ontario. Lantic's sugar products are mainly marketed under the 'Lantic' trademark in Eastern Canada, and the 'Rogers' trademark in Western Canada and include granulated, icing, cube, yellow and brown sugars, liquid sugars, and specialty syrups. Lantic owns all of the common shares of TMTC and its head office is headquartered in Montréal, Québec. TMTC operates bottling plants in Granby, Dégelis and in St-Honoré-de-Shenley, Québec and in Websterville, Vermont. TMTC's products include maple syrup and derived maple syrup products supplied under retail private label brands in approximately fifty countries and sold under various brand names. For more information about Rogers please visit our website at For further information Mr. Jean-Sébastien Couillard Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary Phone: (514) 940-4350 Email: jscouillard@
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BTA, TMTC, Marengo Asia announce global partnership for medical tourism
New Delhi: To increase medical value travel (MVT) into India, BAPIO Training Academy ( BTA ), The Medical Travel Company ( TMTC ) and Marengo Asia Hospitals announced a global partnership on Wednesday. The partnership was announced during a roundtable on medical value travel organised in London by BTA, TMTC, Marengo Asia Hospitals and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and will initially concentrate on establishing a MVT pathway between the UK and India. As part of the partnership, BTA, TMTC and Marengo Asia Hospitals will work seamlessly to ensure that patients receive a personalised end-to-end care offering including prompt consultations with highly experienced doctors both in the UK and India, treatment at BTA-accredited hospitals in India following UK treatment and infection control protocols, access to bespoke premium after-care facilities in India and private insurance upon return to the UK, stated the release. In his remarks during the roundtable, Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal stressed that this partnership will allow Indian patients to travel to the UK for medical care. Furthermore, he said that 100% FDI is allowed in India and he encouraged UK investors and companies to increase their investment in Indian healthcare. This will be a win-win situation for the India-UK investment corridor and will attract patients from other countries. Prof. Parag Singhal, CEO of BAPIO Training Academy, commented 'This global partnership is the first initiative of its kind and is fully aligned with BTA's objectives of elevating healthcare standards, strengthening the 'living bridge' between the UK and India, and improving patient outcomes in both countries. Ankit Mehrotra, Founder of TMTC, remarked: 'We have partnered with the top medical professionals in The UK and the best hospitals and surgeons in India, set-up our state-of-the-art post-surgery recovery centre and launched the first of its kind post-surgery insurance product for the patient once they are back in the UK.' Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director and Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals, said, "Through this association, patients from the UK will gain access to timely, high-quality treatment at Marengo Asia Hospitals in India. They will also experience personalised care and the support of super-specialities that are often time-consuming to access in their home system.'
