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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
12
The Monahans Boys Club plans a summer program of archery arts and crafts swimming ping pong weight lifting volleyball and badminton. Volunteers are needed to teach swimming safety and other activities. Call 943-5683 to volunteer. Sam Brasher, club president, stresses the program is a vital service for the town.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved transferring Balmorhea State Park to state operation via a water rights agreement with Reeves County Water Improvement District No 1. The park near Balmorhea will run under TPWD with a budget for August 31 year end and staff including attendants, clerks, maintenance personnel, and lifeguards. The pool fed by San Solomon Springs pumps 26 million gallons daily and is the park’s main feature.
The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the park in the early 1930s under the National Park Service. It was acquired in 1934-35 by the State Parks Board and later operated by the water district from 1961. The site offers trailer camps, camping shelters, a bathhouse, and a pool. Nearby attractions include Fort Davis National Historic Site, Davis Mountains State Park, and Balmorhea Lake.
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