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Black Diamond and Old Doddridge
Black Diamond originated in the 1850s and ‘60s as a farming settlement. The community’s story is basically the same as that of other settlements of the township; people from eastern states were coming to find more and better land on which to have a better life.
TESTING THE LIMITS OF FFS
Texas biologists say technology, pressure can’t hurt crappie numbers, some guides favor reduced limit
Texas History Minute
Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subtle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles.
Fire safety urged for Fourth
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.