Sophomore Gracyn Shindler, junior Kayleigh McBrayer, and senior sisters Cheyenne & Cierra Johnson will run for a shot to medal at the UIL State Track Meet.

Thomas Smith landed this 23-inch brown trout out of the White River while fishing out of Cotter Trout Dock recently. He was guided by Dakota Weaver.

May is a great time to get outdoors and lots of opportunities abound. Luke tries to spend as much time as possible at his little ‘camp’, regardless the season. (photo by Luke Clayton)

“Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Texas waters, but it’s not something to take lightly,” said Col. Ron A. VanderRoest, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Director. “The laws and required safety equipment are in place to protect you and everyone else on the water.”

Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said the bite is on, and the anglers on the White River in the Arkansas Ozarks are catching trout on the first cast of the day, the last cast in the afternoon and on a whole lot of casts in between.

Trout fishing remains the primary focus and has been the most consistent producer this week.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Wildlife Division staff will be presenting proposed changes to white-tailed deer hunting regulations for specific properties in Collin, Dallas, Grayson and Rockwall counties at a public meeting May 19.

Dallas Pulse rookie outside hitter Mimi Colyer was named the 2026 MLV Outside Hitter of the Year, after earning unanimous All-League First Team honors. She becomes the first player in franchise history to receive the award. (photo courtesy Dallas Pulse)

Ector's Cheyenne Beaty jumps on a pitch as the Lady Eagles sweep Dodd City to advance to the regional finals.

Luke’s got some adventures lined up for this week, including a fishing trip on Lake Tawakoni with guide David Hanson. Both channel and blue catfish are biting well now. (photo by Luke Clayton)

2026 Championship MVP and Dallas Pulse outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz led all scorers with 27 points on 26 kills (.274) and a block, while adding 11 digs for a double-double.

An Ector batter connects to help her Lady Eagles sweep Dodd City in the regional semifinals.

Dodd City's Tyler Denney got the start in game two. (file photo)

McKinney North senior Brooks Nelson (#15) pitches against Frisco in game 2 of the area round playoff game. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz connects. The Pulse will face the Omaha Supernovas Saturday at Comerica Center in winner-take-all $1 million prize

McKinney North won the opener in this area round matchup, 7-2, and game two is set for Friday. (photos by Buzz Cory of www.BuzzPhotos.com)

Tony Louvier joined guide Mark Crawford on the Spring River, where they caught smallmouth bass like this one.

Leonard seniors Tucker Martin and Hunter Wren hit the water early Saturday morning on a mission to bring in some big catches.

In the first game of a best-of-three Region II-A semifinal series, the Ector Lady Eagles doubled up on the Dodd City Lady Hornets, 8-4.

Walleye tend to be a solid golden color, while sauger are more brassy with prominent dark blotches along their sides.