Bipartisan Wildlife Proposal Would Enhance Fish and Wildlife, Add Jobs, and Grow Businesses in Texas

During the pandemic, Texans headed back to nature in record numbers, with more people visiting state parks, hunting, fishing, and boating than ever before.

SIMONE BILES—Enough Said!

I read a news report that stated the following: “….. other gymnasts’ coaches motioned to the crowd to give her (Biles) a standing ovation!” When does something extraordinary like that happen? Why does it happen? Answer: The specific occasion—the U. S.

More Old Kaufman County Area Schools

Last week we left Mr. Dan Hill being paid with money by some and valuable goods by others as he “taught” his private school during the summer time. This week, we open with the (1) Colquitt (once called Centre Point) School, a oneteacher school with 20-25 students in 1916 after having 38 in 1901.

HUNTING CAMPS I HAVE KNOWN

My love for building a cabin ‘back in the woods’ began at an early age. Two neighbor buddies and I used hatchets to hack down several sweet gum saplings in the patch of woods beside our farm to construct our ‘cabin’. I remember us taking turns with the dull hatchet to down the saplings.

Lake Ray Hubbard Fishing Guide Report

Lake Ray Hubbard is in Spring and early summer mode for sure . It has been a busy time on Lake Ray Hubbard since my last report. Thank goodness the COVID news is looking better, people are getting vaccinated and trying to return to a somewhat normal life.

Do You Enjoy Viewing Auto Racing?

I will admit that I do not think I would “totally” enjoy sitting at a race track weekend after week-end to watch long distance racing cars, but I would really like to attend one of the more prestigious events sometime before I die.

Do You Like Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs?

One big reason I so enjoy going to the State Fair of Texas each fall is spelled— FLETCHER’S!

OUTDOORS

Last week, I had a catfishing trip planned with my friend Lake Tawakoni guide Tony Pennebaker. Tony has been sending his clients on their way home with several gallons of those tasty snow white blue catfish fillets on a daily basis.

OUTDOORS

Guide Chris Carey with Striper Express eased the throttle back on the Falcon Super King guide boat and we gently glided up to the windward side of an island. There was just enough light to cast our big topwater plugs.

The All-Time Best Professional Baseball Team.....

*The following “Lucky 13” people picked “THE TEAM.