Lady Gryphon's Mythical Realm Presents

"Encounters with two hairless canines last week in northeast Hood County are stirring speculation that goat-sucking "chupacabras" have expanded into North Texas.

Or, according to a more scientific explanation, mange is infecting coyotes, robbing them of their coats.

There haven't been any local reports of livestock or pets being sucked dry - the modus operandi of the mythical beasts of south-of-the-border folklore.

But a frail, hairless hound cornered on Wednesday, July 7, was no less startling to a code enforcement officer for the city of Cresson.

Johnny Collins said he was checking a city water well when he saw an emaciated, gray-skinned animal sneak into a barn at the adjacent Wake Sports Ranch, which operates a cable system that slings water skiers around a lake.

Frank Hackett, Hood County animal control officer, entered the building with Collins to flush the creature out, but that's when it showed its teeth.

"It came toward me," Collins said. "It growled and leaped, kind of like a kangaroo rat, and when it came down, it went back toward Frank."

So Hackett shot the animal, Collins said.

Jack Farr, owner of the ranch and neighboring MotorSport Ranch, said he had been seeing the animal for about three weeks on the property.

"One time I was on a four-wheeler and I came within 15-20 feet of it," he said. "I just kind of veered closer to it, but it trotted away. I've never seen anything like it."

Sightings of similar creatures have popped up in recent years at Edinburg along the border with Mexico and farther north near Cuero."

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NBC -- "Merlin" is a new drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began; a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious people; a dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon.

When Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, arrives in the kingdom, he quickly makes enemies including the heir to Uther's crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther's wise physician Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot's mystical secrets. As he does so he discovers that his destiny and that of the kingdom's young leader in waiting, Arthur, are inextricably linked.

While I was completely skeptical because of how far off it was from any other Merlin legend, as I watched, I felt the show was coming from a very interesting angle and enjoyed the freshness. I am 7 shows in and absolutely LOVE this show. The creatures that make appearances include an all knowing dragon that is willingly imprisoned under the castle, a very angry gryphon and a heart wrenchingly beautiful unicorn.

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Premier November 1st & 2nd - Don't miss it!!

This amazing new TV mini-series from Spiderman director, Sam Raimi, is based off the "New York Times" - bestselling Sword of Truth series books by Terry Goodkind. If the TV series can even remotely touch the genius of the books, then it is well worth watching!

The Sword of Truth books have by far been my favorite series of all time! I am so excited to see what they can do to bring it alive and yet a little apprehensive since we all know it's hard to beat the feeling of the book. Since they are filming in New Zealand, we can certainly expect the scenery to be breathtaking!

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In a mythical land, one man, Richard Cypher, discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stand between the evil tyrant Darken Rahl and his quest for total domination.

Stars Craig Horner as Richard Cypher, Bridget Regan as Kahlan Amnell and Bruce Spence as Zedd