Cedar Creek Lake - EXCELLENT. Water slightly stained; 55 degrees; 3.27 feet below pool. Fishing remains steady. Good stacks of hybrid striped bass and white bass are being found on mid-lake points and drop-offs along sandy flats throughout the entire lake.

Trout anglers will need a valid fishing license that includes a freshwater fishing endorsement. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license.

The Leonard Lady Tigers improved to 2-1 in District 11-3A with a convincing victory over the Howe Lady Bulldogs. (file photo)

Windom will once again honor its local heroes with the Seventh Annual Heroes Classic Basketball Tournament on January 3, bringing together area police and fire departments for a full day of competition and community celebration.

Luke used his 51 caliber Tex Rex air rifle last week to stock the freezer with some “Christmas venison” on a close-to-home hunt.

Leonard sophomore Emma Houser starts up with two points. The Lady Tigers travel to Howe on Tuesday, December 22, 2925.

Ferris State QB Wyatt Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three additional scores. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Leonard senior Kylie Houser puts up a triple from the corner.

Isabel Martin gets set to return a serve. The scrimmage is free and open to the public, but fans must reserve a voucher.

Leonard's Bella Neaville led all scorers with 10 points.

A Cabot, Arkansas angler landed a nice brown trout this week while stripping streamers in the Little Red River with guide Mike Winkler.

Lake Texoma - GOOD. Water stained; 53 degrees; 0.31 feet above pool. Striper fishing is getting good with cooler water temperatures.

The boat traffic subsides in the cold weather so there is little to no pressure on the fish. At times, on those nasty cold mornings, the lake will be entirely deserted...

After every trip, remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat and gear so these destructive hitchhikers don’t spread to the next lake.

Avian Influenza, caused by influenza type A viruses, is a contagious viral disease that poses a major threat to the poultry industry and animal health. Migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds are a natural reservoir for this disease.

Luke is talking about everything from bass fishing to butchering wild pork this week. Here are a couple of wild hog hams Luke has cured and in his smoker. (photo by Luke Clayton)

McKinney Lion Bo Seale (32) with a shot from the 3-point line. Seale finished with 16 points. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)

McKinney's Macie Potter (2) goes up for a rebound against Princeton. McKinney won over Princeton 49-32. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)

There are mixed feelings about the cormorant. Under federal protection, these migratory birds are under federal protection. In many southern states, they are often despised because of their ability to quickly kill and consume fish in private waters.

Belton Lake - EXCELLENT. Water normal stain; 63 degrees; 0.39 feet above pool. Now, with daytime sunlight and some stability in the weather, the bite is beginning to bounce back. Change to a slower presentation using Bladed Hazy Eye Slabs.