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Alan Woodward of Three Rivers shot this rare doe sporting antlers in velvet Saturday in McMullen County near Choke Canyon. From submitted reports - Alan Woodward of Three Rivers had watched a rare doe with velvet antlers for three years before harvesting it Saturday afternoon. Hunting around 3 p.m. on an oat patch near Choke Canyon Reservoir, Woodward finally go his shot at the doe after five days of looking for her. Texas Parks & Wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter examined the deer before it had been gutted and documented the animal's condition. "I aged the deer at 6.5 years and...

S. Texas Demos view GOP control Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Despite predictions to the contrary by Republican leaders, South Texas Democratic lawmakers said they're confident they will still have power and influence in a state House and Senate now firmly under GOP control. Frank Yturria of Brownsville, an avid supporter of Republican candidates and causes, said his party's General Election victories have rendered the Cameron County Democratic delegation useless. "They are all going to be insignificant Democrats," said Yturria, an appointee of Gov. Rick Perry last year to the Texas Historical Commission. "They have no political influence, no...