Ector's Audrey Arie went 2-for-3, scored twice and drove in three runs while striking out five batters and only allowing two hits to get the win. (file photo)

Lucas Di Giulio, an angler from the Beaver Lake area, caught this massive 33.25-inch, 16.3-pound walleye recently. The fish was released safely after the photo opportunity.

The rainbow-hued spinners and spoons continue to attract a good share of trout, and the overcast days call for shiny silver blades and spoons.

Women Rock, Inc. is proud to announce the 16th Annual Susan Hicks Memorial 5K, 10K and Fun Run, presented by Chubb’s Liquor, taking place April 25, 2026, at the Bonham Civic Center. This annual event honors the memory of Susan Hicks, whose courageous battle with breast cancer inspired the founding of Women Rock in October 2010. Each year, participants gather to celebrate survivors, support those currently fighting breast cancer, and remember the lives lost to this disease. Join us on April 25 and help make a difference in our community.

The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of Universal City with 52. He averaged an incredible, one record per week, with most of his submissions being uncommonly targeted species that include common carp and smallmouth buffalo.

In their final district game against a Class 2A opponent, the playoff-bound Dodd City Hornets dropped a 13-1 decision to the Tioga Dawgs.

Scheduled for April 24–26, 2026, the tournament will be held at the Courts of McKinney Pickleball and Tennis Center, marking the first time this prestigious senior competition has been hosted in McKinney.

The Dallas Pulse (18-7) dropped a four-set match (17-25, 18-25, 25-22, 21-25) to the Indy Ignite (19-5) on Sunday evening at Fishers Event Center.

Dodd City's Eastyn Weissert delivers a pitch. The Hornets travel to Tioga on Tuesday.

Luke and a couple of his buddies pose with one of the new see-through hunting blinds, a relative new hunting product Luke has had great success employing. photo by Luke Clayton

The Dallas Pulse (18-6) routed the Columbus Fury (5-18) on Friday night at Comerica Center, sweeping them in straight sets (28-26, 25-15, 25-23) to complete a perfect 4-0 season series.

Saturday, May 2, benefiting New Life Cottage - Fannin Pregnancy Care Center. Deadline to register April 29

The Dodd City first baseman Collin Baum stretches to get the out. The Hornets held the lead through five innings until a late rally gave the Whitewright Tigers a three-run victory on Friday.

The Dallas Pulse, North Texas’ women’s professional volleyball team, announced the acquisition of two-time AVCA All-American middle blocker Carter Booth.

Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two and three-year-old gobblers for the 2026 spring turkey season.

"The Caddo River is a great river for all levels of paddling experience," said Gayla Claborn, owner of Caddo River Camping & Canoe in Glenwood, Arkansas. "This typical pool and drop river is gentle enough for novice paddlers to learn on, yet with enough class I and II rapids along the way to keep it exciting. There are good places to stop to swim and fish along the available routes surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains. And it is one of the most consistent floating rivers in Arkansas, allowing our season to span from March to September."

The Dallas Pulse are headed to the postseason in their inaugural season after Dallas (17-6) swept the Omaha Supernovas (11-13) in straight sets on Sunday afternoon.

The Dodd City Hornets had an early 1-0 lead before the Honey Grove Warriors controlled the final four innings to post a six-run victory.

The catch has been especially good this past week for browns. Although most were not officially “trophies,” there were many that fell just an inch or two short of the 24-inch requirement to earn a catch-and-release pin.

(L-R) Luke and his good friend Larry Weishuhn, both well into their seventies, continue to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle as very active outdoorsmen but each do so in a slower, safer manner than they did as younger men. (photo by Jeff Rice)