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Jacques Cousteau And Sharks
Jacques Cousteau, the legendary French oceanographer, filmmaker, and explorer, dedicated his life to unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths. Among his many expeditions and discoveries, Cousteau’s work on great white sharks stands out as a testament to his passion for understanding and protecting marine life. Great white sharks, with their imposing size and fearsome
Rainbow Trout Coming To A City Near You
The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t take a lot of sophisticated fishing equipment to reel
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Texas Dementia Research Institute as Legislative Priority
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed launching a new taxpayer-funded research program, the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), to draw in “leading Dementia researchers and companies” to the state — modeled after the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Patrick announced this new “major legislative initiative” for Texas legislators on Monday, saying
Abbott Issues Executive Order Against Chinese Communist Party’s Harassment of Dissidents in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order (EO) in an effort to protect Chinese dissidents in Texas from coercion and harassment by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and its governing Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “The Chinese Communist Party has engaged in a worldwide harassment campaign against Chinese dissidents in attempts to forcibly return
Texas Nuclear Power Workgroup Suggests New State Authority, Low-Interest Loans to Spur Development
A new report from a Public Utility Commission (PUC) workgroup made seven recommendations to the state to facilitate the growth of its nuclear power industry, including low-interest loans for capital costs. The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s 78-page report on the stagnation of nuclear power in the state makes multiple recommendations to kickstart expansion
Striper Express Hosts Annual Veteran’s Day Tournament on Lake Texoma
POTTSBORO, Texas- On Monday Nov. 11, the Striper Express Guide Service hosted its annual Veteran’s Day fishing tournament on Lake Texoma. Bill Carey has been organizing the event for over 20 years for both veterans and active military. “We started right after 9/11 and it’s a great opportunity for us to pay back these boys
Feds Seeking Info On Mexican Wolf Killing
A federally protected Mexican wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona on November 7, 2024. Female Mexican wolf 2979 (F2979) was found dead in the vicinity of Forest Service Road 2058 and East Spring Valley Road. The incident is under investigation, and a reward of up to $103,500 is available for information that leads
Introducing Youth To Big Game Hunting
There is no better feeling than watching a younger hunter bag their first big game animal. Whether it is a deer, hog or bear watching them take the shot and seeing the sheer excitement on their faces when they put their hands on the animal is truly something special. But, there are many moving parts
Texas A&M Board Approves Removal of 52 Programs, Including LGBTQ Studies Minor
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System’s Board of Regents unanimously voted to remove 52 “low-producing” academic programs on November 7, including its controversial “LGBTQ Studies” undergraduate minor, after failing to pass certain threshold requirements recently established by the provost. The board proposed a resolution on October 29 to eliminate 14 minors and 38 certificate programs
When to Reach for Twitchbaits
Twitchbaits are certainly more frustrating to figure out than most lures… but eventually you’ll find that there are times when they’ll out catch basically anything else. There are times when reaching for the twitchbait can make your day. One of the main times to pull a twitchbait out is when you’re wading and need to
Topwater Do’s and Dont’s
There’s nothing more exciting than watching a wake form behind a topwater bait, and nothing more frustrating than watching the fish miss again, and again… and again. Topwater is arguably the most exciting way to fish, but can lead to less fish in the boat if you aren’t smart when and how you use it.
Texas, Seventeen Other States File Cryptocurrency Lawsuit Against SEC
A group of states is suing the Security Exchanges Commission (SEC), claiming the commission is overstepping its authority in regulating digital assets like cryptocurrencies — arguing that the SEC’s actions stifle state-level innovation and impose federal control without congressional approval. Eighteen state attorneys general have joined the lawsuit, one of which is Texas Attorney General
