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Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fifty Years Dedication
On October 8th, 2011 the National Park Service at Fort Davis National Historic Site celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Authorization of Fort Davis National Historic Site. The program including a flag ceremony with music provided by the 1st Armored … Continue reading
Fort Davis National Historic Site, Fort Davis Texas
Fort Davis was a United States Army Garrison established in 1854 to protect travelers and the mail on the San Antonio El Paso Road. Other duties of the soldiers stationed here were scouting expeditions to control Indian movements and exploratory … Continue reading
Hummingbirds in Texas
The tiniest of all birds descend on Texas every Spring as they migrate northward. 18 species of hummingbirds have been identified in Texas with 9 being common. The greatest variety are found in West Texas. The Davis Mountains and Chisos … Continue reading
Javelina in Texas
The javelina is not really a pig but a member of their own family, the peccary. Only one of the three different species is found in the United States, the collared peccary or javelina. (have ah lee nah) … Continue reading
Lyndon Baines Johnson Centennial, Stonewall Texas
NPS/Ron Sprouse August 27th, 2008 marks the 100th birthday of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Since his death on January 22nd, 1973 an annual wreath laying ceremony has taken place at his grave site … Continue reading