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March 7, 2005

New Guide Makes Visiting Texas State Parks a Snap

AUSTIN, Texas — An expanded version of the Texas State Park Guide is now available that provides detailed information about more than 120 of the state’s natural and cultural treasures – from well-known landmarks such as Palo Duro Canyon to lesser-known jewels like Kickapoo Cavern.

Budweiser ShareLunkers Reach Dozen Mark

ATHENS, Texas — Anglers contributed two lunker largemouth bass to the Budweiser ShareLunker program over the weekend, bringing the number of fish entered into the program this season to 12.

Feb. 22, 2005

Fly Fish Texas to Feature Seminars, Gear, Fishing

ATHENS, Texas — "Fly fishing — it’s easier than you think" is the theme of the 6th annual Fly Fish Texas to be held at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 5.

Big Bend Ranch State Park Conditions Prime for Digital Photo Workshop

PRESIDIO, Texas — Big Bend Ranch State Park should be in full bloom this spring, thanks to above-average moisture, providing a host of colorful subjects for camera buffs enrolled in digital photo workshops scheduled this April.

Feb. 14, 2005

Old Tunnel Bat Volunteers Needed

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Central Texans who want to learn more about bats and help teach others about these creatures of the night are being urged to volunteer at Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The former railroad tunnel, now a state Wildlife Management Area, offers evening bat flight viewings for visitors during warmer months.

Feb. 7, 2005

Fly Fishers Heading To Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas — The sixth annual Fly Fish Texas is scheduled for March 5 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center here. TFFC has hosted the event each year since 2001.

Women’s History Month Celebrated at Barrington Living History Farm

WASHINGTON, Texas — Get to know the "gentle tamers and sunbonneted helpmates" of early Texas March 26-27 at Barrington Living History Farm in celebration of Women’s History month.

Jan. 18, 2005

Free Celebration of Texas Independence Is March 5-6

WASHINGTON, Texas – An expanded number of historic re-enactors, period crafts demonstrators, toe-tappin’ Texas musical performers and a black-powder salute by the Texas Army awaits visitors to this year’s annual celebration of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 5-6.

Jan. 3, 2005

Webcast To Follow School Wagon Train History Project

AUSTIN, Texas — Students and history buffs of all ages can follow along Jan. 4-27 via the Internet as dozens of school students from California and Texas board horse-drawn wagons to retrace the route of gold rush adventurer William P. Huff.