Dodd City senior Caroline Lackey sets up one of her outside hitters.

Texas State Parks are proud to host "Free Fishing in State Parks," a year-round program to encourage spending time enjoying one of America's greatest pastimes. Fish without fishing license or stamps in Texas state parks. Just bring your fishing gear and friends to a state park, pay the entry fee, and you're ready to fish!

Lady Coyote sophomore MacKenzie Miller (15) with a hit at center net. (photo by Lockard Koval/buzzphotos.com)

Luke is making plans to put his old hog trap to use. Some fresh prime wild pork is needed for an upcoming dinner and it’s time to break this old trap out of retirement. (photo by Luke Clayton)

With average temperatures and heat-related illness and injury on the rise, heat-conscious exercise practices are more important than ever. Taking a few simple precautions can prevent heat-related harm when exercising outdoors, according to Laura Marsh, MD, head team physician for Texas A&M student-athletes and a clinical assistant professor with the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine and the Texas A&M Health Sports Medicine clinic.

Dodd City junior Gracyn Shindler elevates for a kill over the middle.

Leonard's Emma Houser returns a serve as Trinity Newby backs her up.

The Ector Lady Eagles put together an impressive showing at the Detroit Volleyball Tournament, battling their way through the court and bringing home the Tournament Runner-Up title after advancing to Saturday’s Gold Bracket Championship.

The Ector Lady Eagles showed toughness and determination Friday night, battling through a two-hour, five-set thriller to defeat Wolfe City, 3-2.

Dodd City sophomore Kodi Dorau launches for a hit from the outside.

Some of the tools of the trade Luke used in the field. Learning about new ways to hunt is rewarding and can often put the ‘spark’ back into the sport. photo by Luke Clayton

Jesse Brison had noticed a pattern with big rainbow trout he'd seen mounted by other anglers and displayed in restaurants and businesses around the White River in north Arkansas.

The summer season isn't complete without a wet wading trip to one of Oklahoma's clear-water streams!

Dodd City junior Gracyn Shindler put down 22 kills in the three-set match, but Detroit prevailed in straight sets.

The Ector Lady Eagles came out strong last night and battled their way to a big victory over the Trenton Lady Tigers!

Gracyn Shindler put down a match-high 16 kills in the three-set victory.

Leonard junior Avery Ross knocked down nine kills in the season opener.

The event will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell. Participants of all experience levels are welcome.

Leonard junior Ashlynn Cavendar connects from the outside in the Lady Tigers' season-opening victory.

Gracyn Shindler slammed down 17 kills and Kodi Dorau was also in double digits with 11 kills to help the Dodd City Lady Hornets open the 2026 season with a 3-1 win over Texoma Christian Academy (TCA).