Paddling strokes: Sabine River sand bass report

February 13, 2019

Folks, the quick report of kayak Sand Bass fishing the Sabine River this week to McFadden’s Landing is, ‘the trip was fantastic!’ Thirty-four sand bass, each weighing...

Texas dove hunting prospects bright for season opener Sept. 1

August 28, 2018

Though Hurricane Harvey caused a significant drop in dove hunter effort and harvest numbers last year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department expects the 2018-19 season to...

On target; Wells FFA Boosters hold 3rd annual bow shoot

June 27, 2018

The Wells FFA Booster Club recently held its third annual bow shoot on Mt. Hope Cemetery Road in Wells. The shoot, held June 9, helped raise funds...

Celebrate free fishing day June 2

May 23, 2018

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week on June 2, by offering free admission plus free fishing for the whole family. ...

Nat’l Safe Boating Week reminds Texans to stay safe on the water

May 23, 2018

As part of National Safe Boating Week May 19-25, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) boater education and law enforcement staff are...

Managing difficult yard situations

April 11, 2018

Many homeowners aim for a picture perfect lawn complete with rolling acres of soft, green grass. But Mother Nature may have other things in mind,...

How to Repair Dead Grass

April 11, 2018

A patch of dead grass on an otherwise lush lawn can be a frustrating eyesore for homeowners. Whether lawn care is your passion or just something...

BBB: Tips for Hiring a Landscaping Service

April 11, 2018

Most property owners want a healthy beautifully landscaped lawn, but that could require some help from a professional. In 2017, BBB received over 1.5 million inquiries for...

Benefits to hiring a landscaping service

April 11, 2018

The desire to have a pristine, well-manicured landscape leads many homeowners to toil outdoors for hours every weekend. Hiring a professional...

Forestry & Wildlife Field Day

April 11, 2018

Come learn about wildlife and forest management practices in the beautiful state forest. I.D. Fairchild State Forest Forestry & Wildlife Field Day on April 26, from 8:30...

How to keep Cats out of your Garden Beds

April 4, 2018

Cats make for wonderful pets, especially those that are content with life indoors, where they can spend hours lounging on a windowsill watching the...

Gardening for Pollinators

April 4, 2018

Pollinators are all the “buzz” these days with a federal proclamation designating June 15-21 as National Pollinator Week. The focus of this event...

Indian archers

March 29, 2018

The Jacksonville High School archery team competed at the state archery tournament March 21 in Belton. A total of 24 students qualified for the...

Caddo Mounds SHS Gentle Yoga and Foraging

March 15, 2018

Practicing yoga outdoors is a rare opportunity to cultivate not only an intimate connection with the body and mind, but also with the life-giving ecosystem that sustains us...

Caddo Mounds SHS announces Star Gazing

February 21, 2018

Join Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (SHS) for an evening of night sky stories and exploration on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Douglas (Doug) Parsons,...