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KC GREYHOUNDS SEASON OPENER The Greyhounds opened their 2025 football season at the Jayton Gridiron Classic against Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 30, falling 30-62 to the Indians, despite Zander Abila leaping to new heights to gain some yards. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

KC GREYHOUNDS SEASON OPENER The Greyhounds opened their 2025 football season at the Jayton Gridiron Classic against Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 30, falling 30-62 to the Indians, despite Zander Abila leaping to new heights to gain some yards. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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BENJAMINMUSTANGSTOPWARRIORS in their season opener against the Amarillo PCHEA warriors on Friday, August 29. | COURTESY PHOTO

BENJAMINMUSTANGSTOPWARRIORS in their season opener against the Amarillo PCHEA warriors on Friday, August 29. | COURTESY PHOTO

#8 Benjamin Mustangs take victory 46-7

Body The Benjamin Mustangs took a long haul to Amarillo Friday, Aug. 29, to take on the Amarillo Panhandle Christian Home Educators Association Warriors in their season opener.The 1A Division 2 #8 Mustangs topped the Warriors, 46-7.
Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas

Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas

Hunting seasons set to open Sept. 1 in Texas

Body TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTThere are some key dates to remember as hunting season is right around the corner.Hunting seasons are set to open on Sept. 1, and there are dates that Texans might be interested in.

THE REGULAR DOVE SEASONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Body • North Zone: Sept. 1 – Nov. 9, resuming Dec. 19, 2025 – Jan. 7, 2026• Central Zone: Sept. 1 – Oct. 26, resuming Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 14, 2026• South Zone: Sept. 14 – Oct. 26, resuming Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan.
TEXAS DOVE HUNTERS can look forward to a promising 2025 season. The mourning dove (shown here) is one of three legal game dove species in Texas. For more information on unprotected dove species, go to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website. | TPWD PHOTO

TEXAS DOVE HUNTERS can look forward to a promising 2025 season. The mourning dove (shown here) is one of three legal game dove species in Texas. For more information on unprotected dove species, go to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website. | TPWD PHOTO

Strong populations and prime conditions set stage for promising dove season

Body Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs.