The Bassmaster Elite Series begins its 2025 Texas swing May 8-11 at Lake Fork. Not surprisingly, big weights are expected as some of the nation’s best pros square off on one of the top bass fisheries in the country. Located near Quitman, Fork has a rich history of kicking out triple digit weights at...

It’s spring in Texas. Time to gather the youngsters and head out to a Neighborhood Fishin’ Lake near you. The cats are coming. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched its annual Neighborhood Fishin’ Lake catfish stocking program on April 11. Founded in the early 2000s, the program centers o...

On 05-01-2025, Deputy David McAlexander made a traffic stop in the 8400 block of Highway 67. As he contacted the driver, who was identified as Ramon Martinez-Munguia, he noticed the odor of marijuana. When questioned about the odor, the driver handed Deputy McAlexander two rolled marijuana cigarette...

House Bill 2109, authored by House District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver, was heard in the House Natural Resources Committee last week, with many f...

The retirement of the current band director means a changing of the guard for the New Boston High School Stride with Pride Military Marching Band. “It...

Loans with low interest are now being offered for numerous East Texas counties affected by recent natural disasters, made available by the U.S. Small ...