Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations Through Nov. 1

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations through Nov. 1 of individuals and organizations for induction in next year’s hall of fame.

Texas Vineyards Report Low Yields, High Quality Grapes

Texas wine-grape vineyards were seeing belowaverage yields and aboveaverage quality following a challenging 2022 growing season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

A “Make Ready” Week in the Outdoors

WITH LUKE CLAYTON This past week, the ‘post flood’ week in my neck of the woods, was an interesting time for me.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

There are no shortcuts to investment success — you need to establish a longterm strategy and stick with it. This means you’ll want to create an investment mix based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon — and then regularly review it to ensure it’s still meeting your needs.

Texas Bans Local, State Government Entities From Doing Business With Firms That “boycott” Fossil Fuels

By Mitchell Ferman Texas Tribune Texas banned 10 financial firms from doing business with the state after Comptroller Glenn Hegar said that they did not support the oil and gas industry. Hegar, a Republican running for reelection in November, banned Black-Rock Inc.

Great Gift Experiences for Foodies

Experiential gifts shift the emphasis from tangible items to building memories through experiences. Various studies have indicated that the memories gained through experiences may surpass the exhilaration and happiness of receiving a material item.

How Does God Talk To You?

By Carey Kinsolving “God can talk by thunder because thunder is really God talking out loud,” says Dianna, 8. I’m not sure how this works but Lane, 7, will explain: “God is in heaven, and when you are high, it’s easy to talk down.” Oh, I get it.

Marsha and the Fool

It has been nearly 8 months since my mother passed away. Don’t worry. This won’t be a sad or depressing conversation between us, a couple of virtual best friends. If anything, I plan on bringing a smile to your face today.

Gifts for People Who Love the Great Outdoors

Certain people feel right at home in the great outdoors. With the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair, rock scramblers and kayaking buffs simply can’t get enough of being outside in the elements. Outdoor enthusiasts need reliable gear to make their experiences that much more enjoyable.

Did You Know?

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer mainly occurs in middle-aged or older women. In fact, the median age at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis is 62.