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The message was clear for state fire crews training near Campo a few weeks ago: Lots of rattlesnakes are out and active as spring molts into summer. p County wildlife and emergency personnel say the rattlesnake population is growing; others disagree. This sign at the Mission Trails Regional Park gives information about rattlesnakes, which may be found there. In the span of a few hours, the fire team spotted at least four rattlers, including one that had to be removed from near the portable toilets. "We are seeing rattlesnakes everywhere in the county this year, and they are very aggressive,"...

March 31, 2004 Nevada lists nuke rail line woes Planned transport would disrupt much in state By Cy Ryan <cy@lasvegassun.com>SUN CAPITAL BUREAUCARSON CITY -- A proposed railroad line that would stretch from the Caliente area to Yucca Mountain for the transportation of nuclear waste would disrupt mining, ranching and recreational activities in Nevada, the state says. The rail line, even without an accident, would cause health hazards to workers, could cross land that is sacred to Native Americans and could interfere with the applications of water rights sought by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the state wrote to federal officials...

  Home > Local Forecast for Crawford, TX Current Conditions    scroll down for map and 10-day forecast 102°F Fair Feels Like112°F UV Index: 10 Very High Dew Point: 70°F Humidity: 35% Visibility: Unlimited Pressure: 29.89 inches and N/A Wind: calm  As reported at McGregor, TX Last Updated Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at 2:55 PM Central Daylight Time (Wednesday, 3:55 PM EDT). Rainfall as reported at McGregor, TX: Tue., Aug. 5: 0.00 in.  Get weekly rainfall totals Today's watering need for: Crawford Mod  Your regional garden update

A Book Review Dereliction of Duty, by Lt. Col. Robert "Buzz" Patterson, USAF [Ret.] Normally there's little to be gained from living in the past, but if you live in rattlesnake country you'd best never forget their dangerous habits. Snakes don't love or hate; they are indifferent to the hurt they can inflict on us. We study them, and learn to recognize their hiding places and the noises they make just before they strike. If we're bitten we know there are antidotes to lessen the damage, but they can kill. The very old, the very young, and the weak are...

<p>A national animal rights group is protesting this weekend's planned rattlesnake roundup, an annual event expected to involve hundreds of snakes.</p> <p>During the roundup in Pike, rattlesnakes are collected in a pit in the ground, and competitors attempt to pick up as many of the poisonous snakes as they can and place them in sacks.</p>