Monthly Archives: September 2011

Bastrop State Park Wildfire Update

Posted on September 8, 2011 by joanie7

The following is a news brief dated September 8th, 2011 from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Texas Parks and Wildlife fire-fighting personnel were continuing with clean up work at Bastrop State Park Thursday, having saved almost all the historic Depression-era … Continue reading →

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Bastrop County Texas Wildfires Update

Posted on September 8, 2011 by joanie7

As of Thursday morning, September 8th 2011, the wildfires in Bastrop County, Texas are 30% contained. 1,400 homes have been lost, approximately double the number authorities had originally estimated. Two deaths have been attributed to the fires. There is no … Continue reading →

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Texas Wildfires in the Texas State Parks

Posted on September 7, 2011 by joanie7

The devastating wildfires in Texas burned through Bastrop State Park, just 30 miles southeast of Austin, leaving only 100 of the 6,000 acres in the state park untouched. Bastrop State Park is known for it’s Lost Pines habitat, an isolated … Continue reading →

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Big Bend Ranch State Park Lajitas TX

Posted on September 5, 2011 by joanie7

Big Bend Ranch State Park is located in far West Texas very close to Big Bend National Park.  You do not just happen upon this park – it is a trip that you have to plan and make an effort … Continue reading →

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Marfa Texas Lights Festival, 2011

Posted on September 4, 2011 by joanie7

The 25th annual Marfa Lights Festival is being held over Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2011, on the grounds around the historic Presidio County Courthouse.  The festival opens on Friday afternoon at 5PM as vendors open their … Continue reading →

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