Day Trips: Tyler State Park, Tyler

Appreciating the handiwork of Depression-era park built by CCC

"...In 1935, when the CCC arrived at the 986 acres north of Tyler, the..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...the Texas park system. Between 1933 and 1942, the CCC worked on 31 state parks. In addition to these..."

April 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Texas State Parks

Celebrating 100 years of Texas parks and the contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps

"...The Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundation of the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

“We’re Here, We’re Queer, Let’s Get Counted”

Queer the Census initiative aims to increase LGBTQIA+ representation

"...The Austin-Travis County LGBTQ+ Census Complete Count Committee (LGBTQ+ CCC) came together earlier this year, comprised of city of..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Despite Disaster, Austin Leveled Up in the 2020 Census

Austin-Travis County was the only city-county pair in Texas to beat its 2010 census response rate

"...justified, says Neal Whetstone, head of the Black/African American CCC: "You know, government participation has often led to all..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas' Rickety Health Care System Heads for a Fiscal Cliff

As D.C. dollars dry up, millions of uninsured Texans see no signs of improvement

"...part of RHP 7 is the Community Care Collaborative (CCC), Central Health's public-private partnership with Ascension Seton, which purchases..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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"...flood and erosion project during the Great Depression, the CCC built two small dams that keep the river at..."

April 16, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Central Health Lays Out Its FY 2019 Budget

For your health

"...instead, it's a partner in the Community Care Collaborative (CCC) with Seton, which manages the money, contracts with providers,..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Reactivating the CCC for National Recovery; and Pothole Advertising

"...Reactivating the CCC for National Recovery..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Against the odds, Palo Duro Canyon became a major jewel in the state parks system.

"...Signs of the CCC's work are everywhere in the park, from the Coronado..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The geologic magnificence of Palo Duro Canyon.

"...15,103 acres. That same year the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), including several African-American companies, set up a tent city..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...a struggle from the beginning. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built 31 state parks including Bastrop State Park during..."

March 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park retains the beauty and ruggedness of the..."

April 18, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Slaxx

Fashion horror is a good look

"...at her favorite store, the ethically scrupulous and fashion-first CCC, and she's landed it on the best day possible:..."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Fort Parker State Park

Park between Mexia and Groesbeck is renowned for its sunsets

"...of African American men with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the roads, trails, dam, and many of the..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Making a Better Austin, One Volunteer at a Time

Opportunities to get civically involved this year

"...John Lawler, program manager with the City/County CCC, says, "We have to think about the census in..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...Southern States Chainsaw Carving Championship Sept. 27-29, Graham, www.facebook.com/southernstates.ccc..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fire

Ignite this summer with fireworks, camp fire, and more.

"...age, Bastrop has likely seen the last of the CCC reunions. With last summer's firefight the state park and..."

May 25, 2012 Features Feature by Raven Hinojosa

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Avoid Garner State Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and you'll have a great nature experience

"...dance floor that are a tradition begun by the CCC...."

April 16, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Possum Kingdom State Park is one of the most popular boating and fishing spots in North Texas

"...to just a few months. It was the last CCC state park project in Texas...."

Sept. 25, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Conspirare Children's Choir: Birdsong for the holidays

Musical Director Nina Revering explains how a trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum helped connect birdsong with this festive time of year

"...that mental jump this past summer. "Last June, the CCC toured Washington, D.C.," says Revering. "That was our first..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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"...nurtures a lush forest that lines the banks. The CCC built five rock dams on the creek that form..."

May 9, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Shaped By The Past

"...6,000 men were working with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at 30 sites around the state. In the nine..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

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"...When the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) arrived in 1936 to build the facilities at Ratcliff..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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"...Since it was completed by the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938, the park has been mainly known as..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Mother Neff State Park, Moody

Texas’ first state park is still going strong after nearly 90 years

"...used by Tonkawa Indians, and structures built by the CCC like the rock observation tower...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Abilene State Park, Tuscola

An unexpected wooded oasis in the West Texas bushland

"...the park beginning in 1933. Among the infrastructure the CCC built is the beautiful red sandstone Romanesque concession building..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Nature, history, and more to explore in 2023

"...The State Parks Board was created as a standalone..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...A Lost Pines CCC Christmas Dec. 17, Bastrop, tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more

"...The Buffalo Soldier Heritage Outreach Program celebrates Black History..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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