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Tributes to Texas Rivers in Song

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine recounts the history and meaning behind several songs about Texas rivers.

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine recounts the history and meaning behind several songs about Texas rivers. The songs range from Guy Clark's "Red River" to Bill Walker's "Cross the Brazos at Waco." Also included is a Spotify playlist highlighting dozens of Texas river songs. (Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine)

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