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San Angelo’s Bison Morning: What You Can Learn in One Hour Without a Safari
Read Guide →: San Angelo’s Bison Morning: What You Can Learn in One Hour Without a SafariSan Angelo State Park offers self-guided bison and longhorn viewing at 9 a.m. October 17. Here’s the real park fee, respectful wildlife etiquette and…
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Texas Tech Homecoming 2026: The Lubbock Weekend Starts Friday, Not at Saturday Kickoff
Read Guide →: Texas Tech Homecoming 2026: The Lubbock Weekend Starts Friday, Not at Saturday KickoffTexas Tech hosts Arizona State Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 p.m., but Friday’s parade, bonfire and homecoming concert make this a full Lubbock weekend.…
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Hueco Tanks Community Fair: The Rare Free Weekend to Discover El Paso’s Remarkable Rocks
Read Guide →: Hueco Tanks Community Fair: The Rare Free Weekend to Discover El Paso’s Remarkable RocksOn October 17–18, the Hueco Tanks Community Fair offers free admission, heritage exhibits, tours and guided outdoor activities. Here’s how to plan a rewarding…
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Midland’s Free Wetland Escape: Watersong Wild Space Hiding in Plain Sight
Read Guide →: Midland’s Free Wetland Escape: Watersong Wild Space Hiding in Plain SightMidland’s Watersong Wild Space offers bird blinds, butterfly gardens, accessible routes and an elevated hawk tower in a free urban nature refuge.
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West Texas After Dark: Star Parties, Desert Skies and the Night Worth Staying Up For
Read Guide →: West Texas After Dark: Star Parties, Desert Skies and the Night Worth Staying Up ForSan Angelo’s October 23 Star Party and the dark skies of Big Bend Ranch offer two very different West Texas stargazing experiences.
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The Texas Race Calendar Trap: How to Pick a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon You’ll Actually Enjoy
Read Guide →: The Texas Race Calendar Trap: How to Pick a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon You’ll Actually EnjoyChoose the right Texas race by fitness level, course, weather and organizer—not just the medal. A practical 5K, 10K and half-marathon guide.
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Texas High School Football’s Real October Drama: How to Spot a Playoff-Defining Game
Read Guide →: Texas High School Football’s Real October Drama: How to Spot a Playoff-Defining GameOctober district football is about more than rankings. Learn how playoff qualifications, third downs and special teams change the games worth attending.
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