Longhorn Council Blog
- By Kirk Thomas, February 2, 2019
Website Improvements from 2018
In 2018, we made several improvements to our website and communication with you all! We’ve been working hard to identify areas of our website that could use a refresher and we’ve been making some great…
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CarStickers.com
Thanks to CarStickers.com for providing 100 free stickers for our launch party February 1st! Show off your Scouting loyalty and put the stickers on your laptop, water bottle, or somewhere people will see it!
Read More - By Kirk Thomas, December 13, 2018
A Message from Your Scout Executive
You may have seen or heard from various media sources that the Boy Scouts of America has hired a bankruptcy attorney considering the costs of defending law suits. In a call this morning with our…
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By Kirk Thomas, September 10, 2018North Texas Giving Day Starts Today!
Scouting in the Longhorn Council is the result of many volunteers, parents, and professional staff. To facilitate that, the Longhorn Council spends on average $300 per registered Scout. That cost goes to running background checks…
Read More - By Kirk Thomas, July 3, 2018
Palo Pinto Fire near Worth Ranch Update
UPDATE: The fire is 100% contained. No structures were destroyed and no injuries were reported. Worth Ranch is safe and cleared for Aquatic School. Howdy Folks! I just received word that the fire burning in…
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By Kirk Thomas, June 5, 2018Philmont Treks Cancelled through July 14, 2018
Update 7/5/18: All 2018 Summer Philmont Treks Cancelled. Due to safety concerns surrounding the UTE Park Fire, Philmont has cancelled treks from their summer 2018 season through July 14th. Details and up-to-date information can be…
Read More - By Kirk Thomas, May 9, 2018
The LDS Church’s Future Relationship with the BSA
Dear Scouting Member and Investor: By now you have likely heard the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) will no longer charter Scouting units after December 2019. The information in the general public…
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By Kirk Thomas, April 30, 2018YPT2 COURSE APPROVED BY TEXAS
BSA’s new YPT2 course was approved last week by the the Department of State Health Services effective March 13, 2018. Any YPT2 course certification card dated March 13th or later will now meet the state…
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By Kirk Thomas, March 28, 20184 Life Skills Every Child Should Learn
There are so many life skills that you want to teach your children that it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few skills that can create a great base to…
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By Kirk Thomas, February 1, 2018Practical Tips When It Comes to Teaching Kids Crime Prevention
Protecting your child is the most important job you’ll have throughout your life, especially when they are young. It is never too early to begin teaching your children about the importance of safety and crime…
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