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Farmers and ranchers could experience future benefits from a renewable energy plan that decreases national dependence on foreign oil.

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Hay harvesting procedures will be the major focus of the afternoon meeting Friday, May 4, from 1-4 pm. in the Showbarn at Mansfield Park.

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Recent spring rains have filled a lot of area lakes and ponds, giving everyone an urge to fish with the kids, grandkids and friends.

by Sharon Corley

The Texas Master Naturalist-Hill Country Chapter will present a program “Our Vanishing Texas Springs” by Chad Norris from Texas Parks and Wildlife in Kerrville, Monday, May 21.

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With warm weather finally in the Hill Country, Texans will happily hit the roads looking for some springtime fun, observed Bev Kellner, Texas Cooperative Extension program coordinator for passenger safety

by David Arny

Whether it’s an out-of-control wildfire, an ice storm bringing activity to a halt, a flood of Biblical proportions, a lost child or any other local crisis, the go-to guy in Bandera County is Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator Ralph Dresser

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One of Bandera County’s best-kept secrets, the Hill Country State Natural Area, is about to be discovered. The 5,370-acres of oak and cedar-covered hills and valleys has been selected as Texas Park and Wildlife’s “Park of the Month” for May.

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The Hill Country State Natural Area Partners (HC-SNAP) will host the sixth annual Memorial Day Weekend Benefit Trail Ride at the Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera

By Lynn Cuny

Spring’s arrival is hard to miss here at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kendalia.

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The Texas Master Naturalist- Hill Country Chapter is now accepting applications from persons interested in becoming Master Naturalists

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If the subjects of goat breeding, marketing, nutrition, health, or predators interest you, you won’t want to miss the Meat Goat Field Day held today, Thursday, May 24, in the Showbarn at Mansfield Park

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Pipe Creek 4-H Club Club officers for 2007-2008

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Bandera’s Carey Poe Reed will receive one of the most prestigious awards given to 4-H leaders during the annual Texas 4-H Roundup, June 5 through 8 in College Station

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Given lawmaker’s “higher than usual” focus on property rights issues during this legislative session, Bandera County’s agricultural producers have kept watchful eyes on the Texas Legislature, said Bandera County Farm Bureau President Barbara Mazurek.

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The Bandera County Cowboy Capital Group held their last meeting before leaving for Poland on Tuesday, June 5, said Special Ambassador Elenora Dugosh Goodley. The group will return on Monday, June 18.