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‘Mammals of the Trans-Pecos’ has new edition

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The second edition of “Mammals of the Trans-Pecos Texas Including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks” by Texas A&M University Press is an indispensable update to the 1977 book by author David J. Schmidly. The new edition, which is a collaboration of four different authors, Franklin D. Yancey, II, David J. Schmidly, Richard W. Manning, and Stephen Kasper, reaffirms its status as a must-have resource for naturalists, researchers, and anyone passionate about the biodiversity of one of the last frontiers, the Trans-Pecos region.
‘Mammals of the Trans-Pecos’ has new edition

Patience is key for bird of paradise

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Dear Neil: I’ve had a bird-of-paradise plant for 10 years. Originally it was in the ground, but I have since planted it into a large pot. However, it has never bloomed. Is there something I can do to get it to flower?
Patience is key for bird of paradise

Fall opportunities announced for Junior Bucks

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The Alpine Junior Bucks youth sports organization is announcing registration opportunities for both youth flag football and, for the first time in recent memory, youth volleyball as well. Registration for both sports is available for grades 1-6. Seasons for both sports are expected to start in October and run into December.