Stories, guides, and observations from the Shannon Miles Group about life in Northeast Texas.
2026-09-21
From pipe gates and barbed wire to goat-proof woven wire, here is a practical guide to fencing your acreage in Northeast Texas, plus what Lamar County's closed-range stock law means for you.
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2026-09-17
North Zone duck season opens November 14, and early Canada goose season is open right now. A 2026-2027 waterfowl guide for Arthur City, the Red River, and Pat Mayse WMA.
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2026-09-14
From the Red River Valley Fair to the Festival of Pumpkins, here is the fall events calendar near Arthur City and 6260 Farm Road 197.
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2026-09-10
Cooler mornings are returning to Lamar County. Here is a practical fall checklist for your log cabin on acreage: freeze-date planning, fireplace and chinking checks, water and fencing prep, and fall events in Paris.
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2026-09-07
Private wells and septic systems come with rural property. Here is the annual maintenance routine and fall checklist we recommend for homesteaders and acreage owners in Northeast Texas, timed for September before the first freeze.
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2026-09-03
Thinking about homesteading in Northeast Texas? Here is what the Texas ag exemption really is, how Lamar County assesses acreage, and the deadlines that matter.
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2026-08-31
From the Paris Farmers and Artisan Market to feed stores and the county extension office, here is how Northeast Texas homesteaders and acreage owners shop local in Lamar County.
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2026-08-27
From Pat Mayse Lake and the Red River to Paris attractions and Choctaw Casino, here are the best day trips from Arthur City on your Northeast Texas acreage.
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2026-08-24
Late August in Northeast Texas means the garden is at its peak. From planting fall crops to canning tomatoes, here is how to make the most of your acreage for growing and preserving your own food.
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2026-08-20
From restoring classic cars to welding projects and equipment maintenance, a workshop is the heart of rural property life. Here is how acreage in Lamar County makes shop life possible.
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2026-08-17
Late summer on acreage in Northeast Texas means preparing for hunting season. From September teal to archery deer season, here is what to know about hunting near Arthur City, Pat Mayse Lake, and the Red River.
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2026-08-13
Late summer in Northeast Texas is the best season for outdoor living. From porch sunsets to the Paris Balloon Festival, here is why acreage like 6260 Farm Road 197 shines in August and September.
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2026-08-10
What does country living in Lamar County really feel like? Quiet mornings, wide skies, and a different pace of life on acreage near Arthur City, Texas.
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2026-08-07
From Rocket Raceway Park in Paris to tracks across the region, dirt track racing is a beloved Northeast Texas tradition. Living at 6260 Farm Road 197 puts you minutes from the action.
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2026-08-07
More families are trading city lots for acreage in Northeast Texas. Here is why space, safety, and a slower pace are drawing them to properties like 6260 Farm Road 197.
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2026-08-07
Why more buyers are choosing rustic log homes for full-time living, weekend retreats, and small homesteads in the Red River region.
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2026-08-07
Just minutes from 6260 Farm Road 197, Pat Mayse Lake offers fishing, boating, camping, and hiking in a peaceful Northeast Texas setting.
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2026-08-01
From soil types to fencing, utility access to tax considerations, here is what buyers should evaluate when purchasing acreage in Lamar County.
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2026-07-25
A beginner guide to keeping chickens, goats, and small livestock on a rural Texas property with pipe fencing and sandy loam soil.
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