All posts tagged "West Texas"
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Texas Sand Mining Boom: What Does It Mean for the Permian Basin?
That’s right, there’s an industry designed around mining and shipping Texas sand, and it's booming.
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Strange, White Rattlesnake Photographed in West Texas
Snakes generally tend to cause a stir when they’re found someplace they wouldn’t normally be. However, what if...
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Surprise, Texas: The New Page-turning Novel From Folksinger Andy Wilkinson
Andy Wilkinson, one of the Lone Star State’s finest singer-songwriters, just released his first novel. Entitled Surprise, Texas,...
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Dust from the Sahara Desert Causes Haze in West Texas Skies Amid Record Temperatures
Texas is known for its long, hot summers, but this year dust plumes which originated from the Sahara...
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These West Texas Farmer Brothers Grow the Pecos Cantaloupe and It’s a Sweet Success Story
In the process of informing consumers where their food comes from and how it gets to them, the...
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Everything is Bigger in Texas…Including the Number of Counties
The state of Texas is recognized as the second-largest state by both population and area. Yet, it has...
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One of the World’s Largest Stained Glass Rose Windows is in West Texas
West Texas is home to one of the world’s largest rose windows. The stained-glass masterpiece draws in visitors...
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Sleep In An Adobe Dome In Terlingua at This Inspired West Texas Getaway
The Lone Star State has a number of unique accommodations, from treehouses to train cars, but there’s one...
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The Hidden Beauty of the Chinati Mountains in West Texas
Located south of Pinto Canyon Road and immediately west of the high peaks of the range is the...
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Light Pollution is Threatening the Texas Night Sky, But Not if TPWD Has Anything to Say About It
Featured on the Texas Parks and Wildlife YouTube channel, the video clip entitled “Dark Skies: The Night’s Watch”...
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Balmorhea State Park Pool Closed for Indeterminate Time Frame
Those who were planning to head to West Texas and enjoy the cool, clear waters at Balmorhea State...
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Tiny West Texas Lizard the Bane of Oil Production: Environmental Groups Petition for Protection
On Tuesday, May 8, despite oil and gas industry objections, two environmental groups requested that the dunes sagebrush...
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Allergy Season is in Full Bloom and Texans are Looking for Relief
Those with seasonal allergies need to prepare for itchy, watery eyes, and more sneezing. It’s reported that the...
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A Wonderful West Texas Road Trip: Stay, Play, and Enjoy
If you really want to feel the wind in your hair, enjoy the Lone Star State's wide-open spaces,...
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Watch As Giant West Texas Dust Storm Makes Its Way Into Midland
On Saturday, March 31, the Permian Basin was covered in a blanket of dust following high winds that...
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Natural Wonders of Texas You Have to See to Believe
The weather is perfect for a road trip to see the natural wonders of Texas, and these three...
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Texas Frontier Heroes: Brackettville’s Seminole Negro Indian Scouts
Brackettville was founded in 1852 as a supply depot for the U.S. Army’s newly established Fort Clark, and...
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Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit: A Texas Tradition
Hosted by Perini Ranch, Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard, and Becker Vineyards, the Buffalo Gap Wine & Food...
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West Texas: Restoring Your Sanity 1 Drive (& 2 Hikes) at a Time
If you are longing for some solitude, tired of the traffic jams, and need to see a distant...
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Big Bend: A World Apart and Just a Stone’s Throw Away
Texas is often marketed as a whole other country, but to visit this park and this part of...
