Flour Mound's Tyler Fugere Wins 2nd Place National Trig-Star Honor
The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) announced the recipients of the 2010 Richard E. Lomax National Trig-Star Awards.This year there were thirty-four state winners submitted, and Tyler Fugere, of Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, Texas, was the Second Place Award Winner in the National Trig-Star Competition.
Find Gold in the GIS Market
As some of you may know I am a big fan of Texas history. There are many landmarks, early roads, Indian mounds, arrowhead quarries, cathedrals, presidios, and pre-historic locations throughout Texas. Some of the best locations are also well known for their historic Bar-B-Q or homemade pie. A while ago I was tasked with learning GIS office software. I knew I needed a project to make it enjoyable and dig out the features of the software. I had looked up a story of lost gold that suited the project well and proceeded to disprove the story with the data I was to collect regarding the tale.
Get Ready for 2010 TSPS Convention & Technology Exposition
As the land surveying profession in Texas marches into a new decade, TSPS is leading the way. And capping off this year's association activities is the Annual Convention & Technology Exposition, slated for Oct. 13-16. This year’s event is hosted by Chapter 9 in Houston.
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Flour Mound's Tyler Fugere Wins 2nd Place National Trig-Star Honor
The National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) announced the recipients of the 2010 Richard E. Lomax National Trig-Star Awards.This year there were thirty-four state winners submitted, and Tyler Fugere, of Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, Texas, was the Second Place Award Winner in the National Trig-Star Competition.
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New TSPS Website
Welcome to the new TSPS website! We are still working to add some additional features and fucntions to the site over the upcoming days. If you have any questions or comments about the new site please contact Doug Loveday at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We hope you enjoy it.
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A New Life For CRS … An Old Partnership With TSPS
Richard Ortiz is reviving one business, but maintaining existing partnerships with TSPS. Ortiz, the TSPS North Area Chapter Representive, participated in the TSPS Affiliate program while part of Lone Star Records. Now with Courthouse Research Specialists, he's continued that relationship, donating 1% of TSPS-linked sales to the state society.
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San Marcos to Host Next TSPS Symposium
Mark your calendars today and plan to attend next year's TSPS Symposium Feb. 4-5, 2011 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in San Marcos.
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Do You Do Work For AT&T?
As of June, AT&T has changed its insurance requirements for all Technical Service Contractors including Land Surveyors.
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A NOTE IN A BOTTLE
By Michel J. Newton, RPLS, LSLS
It is an early evening in September. The day is cooling at a slow pace from a balmy 92°. One of the benefits of this part of West Texas is humidity, the Pecos River being only miles away. This year the month of September is quite dry. Only scattered cloud bursts have been reported and it seems our survey party’s path is missing them. One has to wonder if it’s a good thing or bad. Perhaps this climatic experience is toying with the crew and spirits are starting to get low... read more
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