New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.
Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney (KCCDA) Erleigh Norville Wiley and the Terrell Police Department (TPD) announced today the convictions of Bianca Newman, Justin Prox, Darrius Hubbard, and Anthony Holliman in the Pizza Hut murders. The community of Terrell, Texas was rocked on September 2, 2006, when they awoke to the horrific news that there had been two Pizza Hut employees murdered - Stephen Dale Mitchelltree and Patricia Oferosky.
Guide Brandon Sargent (left) and Mike Hall, manager of Sapphire Bay Marina, with one of many slab crappie landed on a recent trip with Luke.
As guide Brandon Sargent eased his big guide boat out of the breakwaters at Sapphire Bay Marina on Lake Ray Hubbard, the sun was just beginning to light up the eastern sky. Mike Ray, the manager of the marina, and I were eagerly anticipating the red-hot crappie bite Brandon and his customers had been enjoying the past few days. Our plan was to get on the water early while the temperature was still pleasant, catch our fish, and be back at dock by mid-morning.
Mendon, Missouri. Population 171. There’s really nothing here. The tiny town is located off Route 11, just south of Yellow Creek. You’re three hours west of Saint Louis, two hours east of Kansas City.
At their Regular Meeting held on June 23, 2022, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors approved an amendment in the amount of $11.9M to the Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Archer Western Construction to begin construction activities for the South Mesquite Creek Regional Wastewater Plant (RWWTP) peak flow management and expansion project.
As we enjoy the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.
Garden spiders are considered beneficial around homes because they capture and eat a wide range of pest insects that damage landscape and garden plants. (Stock photo)
Garden spiders are not a threat to humans, but should be handled carefully. They can be relocated or deterred from building webs in high traffic areas. (Stock photo)
Garden spiders may look scary, but they are a friend of gardeners and help keep insect populations in check around the house.
Any bee aside from a honeybee is considered a native bee, such as these bumblebees. (Michael Hodgins/pexels.com photo)
Bees are more attracted to flowers of certain colors. Shades in the blue and purple family can be especially successful in attracting pollinators to your garden. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Susan Himes)
A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert wants people to better understand and appreciate our native bee pollinators.
The City of Mesquite has launched its annual “Spread the Love” summer food drive. The food drive accepts financial donations as well as peanut butter and jelly to help feed children in need during the summer when free or reduced school lunches are unavailable. The program ends on Labor Day, Sept. 5.
Adults must take extra efforts to remember not to leave a child unattended in a vehicle, especially on hot days. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Each year, children get heat stroke or die from being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service passenger safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy.
2021-22 was a banner year for the Forney High School Band. Already students are looking forward to the coming year. For some students, the new band season started the last week of June. The twenty-five students making up the Forney High School Percussion battery and pit crew kicked off their new year with the June Drum Line Camp.
Original illustration by Jeff Cannon
Before we begin the actual review of this movie, let me admit to you that I am one, who believes that Elvis Presley did not die “on that fateful day!” I, at least partially, believe that he was frustrated and had “had enough” and found a way to escape to peace and quiet. A rumor circulated a year or so after “Elvis’s death” that said he had been “spotted in a Balch Springs washateria, drinking a diet cola while his clothes tumbled in the clothes dryer!” I would like to believe it was true!
There are many species of sunfish in Texas and, regardless of whether we call them perch or bream, they are one of the best eating of freshwater fish.
I’m about to open a box of worms with this week’s column (pun intended). I love catching and eating what I and most folks call ‘perch’ or bream. Light tackle, a long shank ‘perch’ hook, a box of worms, and we are ready to go ‘perch’ fishing, right? Come to find out, to properly categorize the fish we are targeting, we are about to go fishing for ‘sunfish’.
It’s the time of year for backyard bashes with friends and family. The best part about being the host? Creating relaxing summer vibes with great food and wine.
Lone Star CASA announced that its Annual Clays for CASA Clay Shoot will be held on August 20th at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, TX to benefit children of Kaufman and Rockwall Counties for its 7th year
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