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The Last Word: Lyda Hill On the Power of Parks
by David Seeley | Jun 8, 2023
In a recent centennial state parks commemorative issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, Lyda Hill offers her take on the power of parks. "Where parks are well-maintained and inviting, the surrounding communities are often also flourishing," she says.
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