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• Texas Times: Celebrating Texas' Great Outdoors

  By U.S. Sen John Cornyn | Monday, Jul 18, 2011 @ 9:22am

  This June, Americans across the country celebrate "Great Outdoors Month," and as Texans, we are fortunate to have access to a wide variety of outdoor destinations, from crystal clear rivers and beaches to canyons and caverns, often only a short road-trip away.

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• Texas Times: A Historical Jewel At Mission Concepcion

  By U.S. Sen John Cornyn | Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 @ 10:10am

  This month marks the 255th anniversary of the dedication of Mission Concepcion, near San Antonio, considered by many historians to be the oldest unrestored church in the United States.

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• Texas Times: A Bigger and Better Addition to the National Park System

  By U.S. Sen John Cornyn | Monday, Apr 20, 2009 @ 5:23am

  This week (April 18-26) we celebrate National Park Week. Recreational activities in the great outdoors are part of our proud Texas heritage and the Lone Star State is home to 13 sites within the National Park System.

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