Licensed fishermen interested in taking a trophy alligator gar on the Trinity River have until Sept. 30 to apply for a limited number of Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization permits available through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.For several years now TPWD has been issuing 150 of the free permits that allow anglers to use any legal means or method to kill one alligator … [Read more...] about Deadline approaching for permits to fish for alligator gar along Trinity River
Archives for September 2022
East Texas high school football player suffers severe head injury during homecoming game
According to First Baptist Church Troup, Cooper Reid, a junior at Troup High School was injured during Troup's homecoming matchup against Buffalo. TROUP, Texas — An East Texas high school football player has been hospitalized after suffering a head injury during a Friday night homecoming game. According to First … [Read more...] about East Texas high school football player suffers severe head injury during homecoming game
Port Aransas fishing captain dies in boating accident
Captain Gary Cooper was the victim of a boating accident early Saturday morning when another boat collided with his own. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Saturday was a devastating day in the fishing community after the loss of local fishing boat captain, Gary Cooper. Cooper was the victim of a boating accident early that day … [Read more...] about Port Aransas fishing captain dies in boating accident
Coroner: Man, 3 kids in Indianapolis pond died accidentally
A man and his three young children who were found dead in a car submerged in a pond after leaving for a fishing trip died accidentally, and the man was … Click to Continue » … [Read more...] about Coroner: Man, 3 kids in Indianapolis pond died accidentally
This $15.5M East Texas ranch has exclusive access to a commercial jet strip
A ranch property in East Texas with unique access to a commercial jet strip is on the market for $15.5 million. ATHENS, Texas — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal A ranch property in Athens in East Texas which has private access to a … [Read more...] about This $15.5M East Texas ranch has exclusive access to a commercial jet strip
Texas lakes 'fully infested' with invasive zebra mussels
Boaters are urged to clean, drain and dry their boats to help stop the spread of the invasive species. TEXAS, USA — Another Texas lake is now listed as "fully infested" with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Lake Walter E. Long in the Austin area is the latest of the 30 Texas … [Read more...] about Texas lakes 'fully infested' with invasive zebra mussels