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The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site has joined the Texas Historical Commission s roster of 31 state historic sites, making it the region s first, according to a news release from the Texas Plains Trail Region.
The property includes the J. Evetts Haley Visitor and Education Center, which offers exhibits about the Armstrong County Museum, the colorful Charles Goodnight and his family, and the history of the cattle industry in the Texas Panhandle.
A Quanah Parker Trail giant arrow marker commemorates the friendship between Goodnight and the legendary war leader Quanah Parker.
“The state of Texas is grateful for this gift from the Armstrong County Museum” said THC Executive Director Mark Wolfe in the release. “The story of Texas is not complete without the stories of the Texas panhandle, and the economic and cultural impact the region has made on the world.”
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A Look at Notable 2020 Publications
Continuing the tradition of reflecting on some of the year s noteworthy publications. David S. Dockery Image: Nick Fewings/Unsplash
Each year, my friend David Dockery releases an end-of-year list of noteworthy books. I am happy to share them with you.
I trust that the forthcoming holiday period will provide moments for rest and renewal for many from what has been an exhausting 2020. Perhaps these days will even provide an opportunity for some of us to catch up on some of the important publications that have been released since last year’s holiday period, which now seems like a long time ago. While the list of quality books published in recent months is lengthy, here are a few noteworthy suggestions, beginning with books
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