Theme parks roll out the boo! for kids Oct 13, 2009
What to expect: This gentlest intro to Halloween includes trick-or-treating through Storybook Forest, meeting Ricky Raccoon and other characters, specially themed rides and attractions, games and a walk-through maze, favorite fall foods. Best for: 2 to 8. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (1) Aug 30, 2009
200 block of Antlers Way, Sisterdale, 12:15 p.m., A caller reported a possibly sick raccoon. 500 block of Seventh Street, Comfort, 1:54 p.m., A caller reported a raccoon that was not acting right. (Boerne Star, TX)
Frontier Times Museum announces Texas Heroes Hall of Honor Jul 9, 2009
He is one of the founders of the Texas Cultural Heritage Preservation Association and The Benevolent Knights of the Raccoon. Dr. Raul Gaona, Sr., San Antonio. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Animal Forest Import Review Jul 5, 2009
Although it looks like a mixture between a raccoon and a badger, it's more familiar to the Japanese in the form of its fairy tale counterpart, a hat-wearing creature that likes to drink Sake and plays tricks on people. But don't worry, Animal Forest's Tanuki is a very trustworthy fellow not to mention helpful). (IGN N64)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
There are also hundreds of small game animals like Badger, Coyote, Artic Fox, Cougar, Beaver, Raccoon and Austrian Opossum. The rare and unusual items are suitable for display over a pool table or in beach homes, cabins, restaurants and bars. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
