Caprock Canyons State Park to unveil new visitor center
      Caprock Canyons State Park will celebrate its 25th anniversary and the grand opening of its new $1 million visitor center with a host of activities Oct. 19-20 at the park. The public is invited to Saturday's celebration that starts at 9 a.m.
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Apply soon for Big Thicket trapping permit
      Requests for permits for the 2007-08 trapping season in the Big Thicket National Preserve will be accepted Oct. 15-19 for selection by random drawing. Only 21 permits will be issued, according to Superintendent Todd Brindle. Trappers must apply in person at the Preserve visitor center between 9:3...
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Henslee, Cure walk away with Rayburn Classic win
By DONALD GERVAIS Lakecaster Correpondent
      Umphrey Family Pavilion-John Cure had the best birthday ever on October 6, the final day of the 11th Annual Rayburn Oilmen's Classic Team tournament held on Lake Sam Rayburn. Cure caught a 10.87 pound largemouth to anchor the 5-fish limit he and partner Melvin Henslee brought to the weigh scale th...
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