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PET OF THE WEEK

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WEEK Come by the shelter to meet sweet Cecile. She is a friendly, gentle, quiet, little couch potato that loves kisses.
PET OF THE WEEK

Comanche Springs Rodeo returns with more family fun March 21-23

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Fort Stockton will kick off the spring season the right way with the annual Comanche Springs Rodeo March 21-23 at the Pecos County Coliseum in Fort Stockton. Begun in 2019 and paused for Covid in 2020, the rodeo has grown since its 2021 return and is adding some more activities in 2024.
Comanche Springs Rodeo returns with more family fun March 21-23

Public meetings to be held regarding Chisos Mountains Lodge

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Two public meetings are scheduled for the end of this month to discuss visitor access during construction and view ideas of how the new upgrades and renovations will look in regard to the Chisos Mountains Lodge, the only lodging facility located within Big Bend National Park (BBNP).

Forest Service warns of extreme wildfire danger

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A press release issued from the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) last week warned that Texans should stay prepared as extreme wildfire danger increases. Extremely critical fire weather conditions were expected last week in the Texas panhandle near Amarillo, Borger, Canadian, Childress, Lubbock, Pampa, and Perryton.
Forest Service warns of extreme wildfire danger

Wild turkeys strut into spring

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Natural Resources Communications Strategy Coordinator for Texas A&M More Texans may encounter distinct vocalizations and dramatic strutting of male turkeys seeking a mate this spring thanks to ongoing education and research collaboration by Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Jacob Dykes, Ph.D., Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist, Corpus Christi, said thanks to the state’s diverse ecoregions, Texas supports three of the five total subspecies of wild turkey found in North America — the Rio Grande turkey, eastern turkey, and Merriam’s turkey.

Lady Bucks enter district play

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The Alpine Lady Bucks entered district play on Friday, playing the Presidio Blue Devils with a narrow loss of 6-9. “We felt very prepared as we entered the game with Presidio,” said Christopher Virdell, head coach for the Lady Bucks volleyball team, “we jumped out early on them and took a four-run lead.” Neither team gained any ground in the first inning, but Alpine scored a point in the second inning and three in the third.
Lady Bucks enter district play