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  Buffalo, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Buffalo is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States.
The City of Buffalo is served by the Buffalo Independent School District.
In 1993 and 1994, Buffalo (which is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Dallas) temporarily changed its name to "Blue Star, Texas" during Super Bowl weekend, to show support for the Dallas Cowboys (who faced the Buffalo Bills both years; blue is the color of the star on the Cowboys' helmet).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buffalo,_Texas   (479 words)

  
 Buffalo Gap, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Buffalo Gap is a town in Taylor County, Texas, United States.
The town of Buffalo Gap is served by the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District.
During various Super Bowl games in the 90's Buffalo Gap experienced "official" name changes, including sign modifications, to to show support for the Dallas Cowboys (the similarly named city of Buffalo, Texas did likewise).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buffalo_Gap,_Texas   (414 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Buffalo Gap, an incorporated community, is at the intersection of Farm roads 89 and 1235, thirteen miles southwest of Abilene in central Taylor County.
Buffalo Gap called itself the "Athens of the West." The Baptist church at Buffalo Gap is the oldest Baptist church in Taylor County.
When the Texas and Pacific Railway established headquarters in Abilene, a competition to be county seat began, and in 1883 Buffalo Gap lost the battle.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/BB/hlb60.html   (881 words)

  
 Texas Buffalo with a Recurve Bow
We were at Buffalo Mountain Ranch at the invitation of H.J. Ledbetter, owner of the Ranch, to hunt one of North America's greatest game - the American Bison.
Buffalo Mountain Ranch is located on 4400 acres in western Texas.
A herd of buffalo is not an insignificant bunch of animals.
www.bowhuntinginfo.com /Articles/TexasBuffalo.htm   (1163 words)

  
 Buffalo - Wikitravel
Buffalo County (Nebraska) - a county in the state of Nebraska.
Buffalo County (Wisconsin) - a county in the state of Wisconsin.
Buffalo (Texas) - a town in the state of Texas.
wikitravel.org /en/Buffalo   (291 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Buffalo is on the Missouri Pacific tracks at the intersection of U.S. highways 79 and 75 and Interstate Highway 45, fourteen miles north of Centerville in northern Leon County.
Between 1890 and 1892 Buffalo's reported population grew from 200 to 500; during the 1890s the town had a general store, saloons, cotton gins, a milliner, druggists, a constable, the county commissioner, the notary, and churches established by the Baptists, the Methodists, and the Presbyterians.
The Handbook of Texas Online is a joint project of The General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Historical Association.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/BB/hjb21.html   (373 words)

  
 Buffalo Lady Bison   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Oliver was chosen by the Texas Girls Coaches Association to represent Buffalo in the all-star game in July, an honor reserved for seniors whose coaches are members of the organization.
Buffalo cut the Kountz lead to 6 points midway through the final period, but could not get the shots to fall when they needed them dropping a 54-47 decision.
Buffalo is set to play Lorena at 3:30 Saturday, the 12th, at A & M Consolidated High School.
eteamz.active.com /ladybison/index.cfm   (517 words)

  
 Legislation redefines 'buffalo'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Buffalo are dear to this breeder and his wife, who are members of the National Bison Association.
Hugh Fitzsimmons, who was the Texas Bison Association (TBA) president at the time the law passed, said his reasoning for endorsing HB 641 was when the bison numbers rebounded, and they were no longer considered endangered, they were put into the exotic classification.
The majority of the private buffalo owners in the state were not notified of the (classification) change.
www.countryworldnews.com /Editorial/ETX/2004/et0624buffaloman.htm   (849 words)

  
 Texas Almanac 2006-2007 | TexasAlmanac.com | History
The nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" was given by Indians, who thought that the tightly curled hair of the fl soldiers resembled the curly hair on a bison's face.
Troopers of the 10th Cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers accompanied Gen. William T. Sherman on his inspection tour of the Texas frontier in the spring of 1871 and returned with him to Fort Sill.
Before the leaders of the responsible raiding party were confronted, Grierson quietly ordered the Buffalo Soldiers to saddle and mount, except for a dozen, whom he stationed behind the closed shutters of the windows of his house, facing a parade ground full of Indian warriors.
www.texasalmanac.com /history/highlights/buffalo   (862 words)

  
 Buffalo, Texas - The Crossroads of Texas
Buffalo Public Library received a $13,000 grant for the Library’s new automation program from the Tocker Foundation and a $3,776 grant from the Gates Foundation for two new computers to be placed in the Junior Room.
The Buffalo Public Library's mission is to provide Buffalo and the surrounding community with reliable information and to offer the opportunity and encouragement to persons of all ages to continue their education.
The Buffalo Public library and the Friends of the Buffalo Public Library are pleased to accept donations.
www.buffalotex.com /community/library.htm   (887 words)

  
 TexianCowboy.com - The Unsung Black Warriors of West Texas
There was a time in West Texas when the blue uniform of the Union Army subjugated its wearer to the ridicule of a loathing civilian population but when the wearer also had dark skin...
Labeled "Buffalo Soldiers" by Native Americans who drew a similarity with the texture of the soldiers' and buffalo hair, these fl warriors explored and mapped vast areas of the southwest, strung hundreds of miles of telegraph lines and built frontier outposts around where cities and towns were eventually established.
Consistently, the Buffalo Soldier received some of the worst assignments the Army had to offer and faced fierce prejudice in regard to their Union uniforms by the citizens of the post-Civil War frontier towns.
www.texiancowboy.com /articles/buffalosoldiers.htm   (1188 words)

  
 History of Buffalo Bayou
Furthermore, Texas’ entrance into the Civil War on the side of the confederacy led to a Federal Blockade in Galveston in 1861, stifling the Bayou’s commercial activity.
Today, the 52-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou is the nation’s number one port in foreign cargo and one of the largest ports in the world.
According to historian Louis Aulbach, it comes either from buffalo fish, which were once plentiful in the area, or from the bison that roamed the area.
www.buffalobayou.org /historybayou.html   (1122 words)

  
 CNN.com - Oldest Buffalo Soldier marks 108th birthday - August 7, 2002
Retired 1st Sgt. Mark Matthews met with Secretary of State Colin Powell, a long-time advocate of commemorating the Buffalo Soldiers -- fl soldiers who served in segregated outfits on the Western frontier in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The name Buffalo Soldiers was given to the troopers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments by their adversaries in the Indian wars following the Civil War.
At least 14 Buffalo Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor in the years from 1870 and 1890.
archives.cnn.com /2002/US/08/07/oldest.buffalo.soldier/index.html   (382 words)

  
 Buffalo Lake NWR
Located in Randall County in the Texas Panhandle, the refuge is made up of 7,664 acres of shortgrass prairie, riparian, marsh, woodland and cropland habitats.
Buffalo Lake NWR rests in the Central Flyway, a route traveled annually by numerous species of waterfowl and other birds, moving between tropical wintering and U.S. nesting areas.
Buffalo Lake NWR should be a quiet place to enjoy nature--please leave fireworks, loud radios, and other sound equipment at home.
www.fws.gov /southwest/refuges/texas/buffalo.html   (980 words)

  
 Texas-size Buffalo Bashing - Sports
Texas forward Kala Bowers fights away Colorado's Amber Metoyer for a loose ball during the first half of Wednesday's Big 12 game.
Texas, ranked No. 10 by The Associated Press, is in the top 10 for the first time since Feb. 17, 1997.
That time, Texas lost their first game after the rankings came out, falling to Iowa State, and falling out of the top 10.
www.dailytexanonline.com /news/2003/02/20/Sports/TexasSize.Buffalo.Bashing-496118.shtml   (524 words)

  
 Buffalo Information
A buffalo is one of several species of bovine.
It includes the Asian genus Bubalus, among which are the water buffalo, the anoa and the tamaraw, and the African genus Syncerus, most famous member of which is the Cape buffalo.
The word buffalo is also often used to denote the American bison.
www.junglewalk.com /info/buffalo-information.htm   (277 words)

  
 Buffalo Soldiers at the Ray Ranch - Pettus, Texas
The "Texas Buffalo Soldier" Educational Programs emphasize our shared western Heritage about the "9th Cavalry" and the "24th Infantry" Buffalo Soldiers, Vaqueros, Negro Cowboys, Women Pioneers, American Indians and other cultural groups in Texas during the 1800s.
The Texas Buffalo Soldier Educational Programs blend the natural and cultural heritage of early Texas, explaining and demonstrating how this heritage has influenced our way of life.
Buffalo Soldiers were stationed at frontier forts and other military outposts from Texas to the Dakota territories to help with the westward expansion of the United States.
www.beeville.net /RayRanch/Texas_Buffalo_Soldiers.htm   (428 words)

  
 Buffalo Soldiers
Donnie W. Brown Chapter
9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association
When the Plains Indians first saw the men of the 10th Cavalry wearing with their dark skins, curly hair and wearing fur overcoats they referred to them as "Buffalo Soldiers." The nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" was originally given to the 10th Cavalry by Cheyenne warriors out of respect for their fierce fighting in 1867.
The Cheyenne Native American term used was actually "Wild Buffaloes", which was translated to "Buffalo Soldiers." In time, all African American Soldiers became known as "Buffalo Soldiers." Despite second-class treatment these soldiers made up first-rate regiments of the highest caliber and had the lowest desertion rate in the Army.
The Ninth Cavalry initially saw action in Texas with Companies C, F, H and I reoccupying the abandoned Fort Davis on June 29, 1867, The first home of the Tenth Cavalry was Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
www.buffalosoldierselpaso.org   (1281 words)

  
 Sightings of Bigfoot in Texas
The beast soon disappeared, never to be seen again, and the normal sounds and activities of the deep woods recovered, as well as the two brothers.
With the feral hog population exploding in Texas, and the natural predator population down, the only real control is by hunting the sometimes ferocious animals.
They instinctively know what size animal and what type is an easy kill, and the large cats tend to go after the young, injured, sick or slow animal, separated from the group.
www.texasbigfoot.com /buffalo_press1.html   (1397 words)

  
 Texas Nature Trails - Texas Prairies and Lakes Region
Buffalo Stampede - Annual all-day family fun event, held the third Saturday in September at Harriman Park in Buffalo, Texas.
Granbury Texas, a restored turn-of-the century "cover house square" town is embraced by sparkling Lake Granbury, a 30 mile long rural recreational haven for sports and nature enthusiasts.
Mathews Prairie Nature Preserve in Greenville, Texas is a 100-acre native prairie meadow that has never been plowed.
www.tourtexas.com /@txtrailprairie.html   (786 words)

  
 Buffalo, Texas - The Crossroads of Texas
Small-town atmosphere with a business friendly attitude – Buffalo is a community with much to offer.
Buffalo is located halfway between Dallas and Houston, Texas, on Interstate 45 and halfway between Austin and Tyler, Texas, on Highway 79 (just over an hour's drive to all these cities).
Whether you are trying to find specific information, new to the area, or just stopping in to visit us online, the City of Buffalo extends a warm welcome to all of our visitors.
www.buffalotex.com   (143 words)

  
 Buffalo, Texas
Buffalo, Texas, in Leon county, is 57 miles N of Bryan, Texas and 101 miles SE of Dallas, Texas.
One thing visitors notice about Buffalo is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/texas/buffalo   (366 words)

  
 Buffalo Soldiers and Black Cowboys
The Buffalo Soldiers : a Narrative of the Negro Cavalry in the West.
Buffalo Soldiers and the Constitution - excellent overview of the historical background leading to prominant African American military involvement in the West.
Buffalo Soldiers Baltimore Chapter - honoring comrades who have passed on...and the history and many accomplishments of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Regts in defense of our country.
www.geocities.com /cott1388/black-cowboy.html   (1332 words)

  
 Buffalo Gap, Texas
Buffalo Gap is situated at a natural pass on the Callahan Divide.
It was a pass used by buffalo for centuries.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /texas/buffalo-gap-us-tx-bg.htm   (43 words)

  
 Buffalo Hotels Texas Hotels Motels Resorts. We have Buffalo Hotels at beltontxchamber.com.
Buffalo, named, it is supposed, because of the buffalo in the vicinity in early days.
Buffalo is located on Interstate 45 at Highway 79, halfway...more
Once the palatial home of a Texas cotton magnate, The Mansion on Turtle Creek is now revered as the number one hotel in the U.S. by Zagat's.
www.beltontxchamber.com /US/Texas/Buffalo/index.html   (141 words)

  
 Buffalo Texas TX hotels
Buffalo Texas - Buffalo travel information, attractions, landmarks, architecture, features, columns, trips, drives, nearby destinations, parks, vintage and contemporary photos, forum, books and more.
The Best Western Craig's Inn is located on Interstate 45 between Houston and Dallas at the Highway 79 exit.
Buffalo is a small country town with a population of 2,000 and was established in 1871.
www.texasescapes.com /hotels/texas/us-tx-buffalo.html   (59 words)

  
 Buffalo Texas TX Hotels, Motels, and Inns
The Buffalo Hotel Guide is your personal Internet resource for discount hotels, motels, inns and lodging in Buffalo, Texas.
We feature hotels, motels and resorts in all price ranges from five star hotels to inexpensive inns and motels with many special web discounts in Buffalo, Texas and the surrounding area.
The Buffalo area is a great place to stay, conduct business, vacation or play.
www.sanpedro.com /hotels/us-tx-buffalo.html   (134 words)

  
 Buffalo Texas Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Buffalo TX
HouseWatch will send you Buffalo, Texas, homes that meet your criteria as soon as they hit the market.
Buffalo, Texas, real estate has never been better with RealEstate.com.
If you are concerned about a housing bubble in Buffalo, we can get you the information you need.
www.realestate.com /local-real-estate/texas/Buffalo.aspx   (405 words)

  
 jobsanger: U.S. Official Bribed With Texas Buffalo ?
In December of 2004, Smith was at the 5000 acre ranch of Texas billionaire, Dan Duncan, when Duncan offered Smith a chance to "hunt" a buffalo.
Smith drove to within 100 yards of the ranch-raised buffalo, and then shot him with a high-powered rifle.
Smith then kept the buffalo's shoulder mount, skull, hooves, tanned hide, and 20 pounds of meat.
jobsanger.blogspot.com /2006/07/us-official-bribed-with-texas-buffalo.html   (340 words)

  
 TPWD: Texas Buffalo Soldiers
In 1866 and 1867, soon after the Civil War, Congress organized the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry and the Twenty-Fourth and Twenty-Fifth Infantry Regiments for western duty against the Indian Nations.
For more information on the Texas Buffalo Soldiers, we suggest you visit the Landmarks, State and National Historical Parks, and other historic sites shown on the map.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's "Texas Buffalo Soldier" Outdoor Educational Programs emphasize our multi-shared western heritage about the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, Vaqueros, Negro Cowboys, Frontier Women, Native Americans and other cultural groups in Texas during the 1800s.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /learning/community_outreach_programs/buffalo_soldiers   (340 words)

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