The birds are here in large numbers; they are nature's fish finders and make it easy to find where the feeding fish are located. Keep us in mind with all of your Christmas shopping and remember that we also offer gift certificates.

Lower Mountain Fork River: November 15. Elevation is Normal and stable, water temperature 64°F and clear. Rainbow trout excellent on PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs, and worms around channels.

Bonham head coach Ashley Crockett talks things over with her Lady Warriors during an exciting overtime win over old nemesis Howe. (photo credit: Moments by Megan, Megan Harris)

McKinney North junior Jordan Kowallis sets up one of her Lady Bulldog hitters. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Leonard's Avery Ross finished with a team-high 14 points, Bella Neaville had another double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, Parker Evans knocked down nine points and grabbed six boards, and Riley Brown put up eight points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving.

Bonham senior Hingrid Pedraza's 18 points led four Lady Warriors in double-digits. Parker Patton put up 15 points, Jenna Lindsey dropped in a dozen and Aaliyah Gonzales tossed in 10 points.

Thick-cut venison backstrap steak is a gourmet's delight when marinated and cooked in butter, garlic and a bit of chopped jalapeno. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Riley Brown led the Leonard scoring with 14 points to go along with eight rebounds. Bella Neaville had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) said, "Busch Mountain Fishing Guide clients have been nabbing lots of 12- to 17-inch rainbows — best if you decide to keep any, and absolutely perfect for lots of action and making forever memories."

McKinney North junior Allyn Brewer knocks down one of her match-high 13 kills in a three-set win over Reedy. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

The City of McKinney and Visit McKinney are honored to offer a supportive home base to top women's players from Ukraine for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off on Nov. 16 - 17.

McKinney Lions wide receiver Khristain MacKintrush (1) catches a touchdown pass during the game between the McKinney Lions and Denton Guyer on November 15, 2024 at CH Collins Stadium in Denton, Texas. (photo by Matt Pearce/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney North's Reed Hisle blocks a punt against West Mesquite in a playoff game on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. (photo by Kevin Bartram/BuzzPhotos.com)

Our mild November is due to become more seasonal by next week - perfect autumn weather to usher in the holidays.

The Courts of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park will host the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Playoff between the top women's players from Ukraine and Austria on Nov. 16-17.

Hunters can make a difference by simply taking a few minutes to clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting gear, before traveling from lake to lake.

Aaliyah Gonzalez led the Lady Warriors with 10 points, while AB Greenville and Jenna Lindsey both knocked down nine points.

This striped bass hybrid was caught at Canton Lake.

The Leonard Lady Tigers have opened the season 1-1, with their third game coming up at home on Saturday against Whitewright.