Texas Secession Vote Then and Now in Focus
Footnote to History recalls 1861 secession vote in Texas led by leaders like Rip Ford. Texans narrowly supported breaking from the Union, Texas joining the Confederacy and sending tens of thousands to the Civil War. Also notes Texas rose as a top wine producer with 26 wineries and 2,500 acres.
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Texas
Union
Sam Houston
John S
Rip) Ford
Ninth Congress of the Republic
U.S
Ford
Austin
Sportsmanship pledge and UIL reprimand at BHS
Dr Dosher and school leaders address BHS students and parents after a public UIL reprimand and one year probation for fan misbehavior at basketball games. They urge supportive, non confrontational behavior, cautioning against gestures and taunting and stressing accountability at school events.
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BHS
Dosher
Carey White
Eddie Hooper
Ath
Hooper
UIL Executive Council
Texas
Enduring Quail and Pheasant Challenges in West Texas
Wildlife biologist explains drought and habitat impacts on quail and pheasants in West Texas. Weather drives population trends more than hunting, with water, crops, and cover shaping survival. seed stock and habitat management are key while pen-rearing offers limited success.
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lubbock
Texas
Ogallala
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Oklahoma
Field of
Be aware to lean into life and face challenges
Gina Kelly encourages leaning into life to meet challenges with courage and enthusiasm. She notes fear of change can trap us, and teaching by example helps children model proactive behavior, showing that active participation leads to growth and accomplishment.
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Gina Kelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Talk of
of the Union
Mexico
Confederate States of America
Walter P. Chrysler
Chrysler
Fort Worth
East Texas
Galveston
Providence
Rhode Island
Calvin Richardson
Texas Parks & Wildlife Biologist
Family and Consumer Sciences
Jane Bray
FCS
Brownfield
Brownfield News
W.K
Wellman
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