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Live Bait Rigs For Redfish
When it comes to chasing redfish along Texas bays, marshes, and surf, few techniques beat fishing live bait. Shrimp, mullet, and croaker remain favorites — but how you rig them often makes the difference between a long day of casting and a cooler full of bronze bruisers. Here are three proven rigs every angler should
TEA A–F Ratings Put Five Texas School Districts at Risk of State Takeover, Closures
Five public school districts are vulnerable to state intervention following last week’s release of A–F accountability ratings by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Each district has at least one school with five consecutive years of failing ratings, which under state education code will result in either a state-appointed board of managers or closure of the
Cornyn Trails Paxton by Five Points in 2026 Senate Primary Poll, O’Rourke Leads Democratic Pack
The gap between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the 2026 U.S. Senate race is narrowing, according to new polling from Texas Southern University. Cornyn trails five points behind Paxton in the GOP primary, according to a poll conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at
Texas Bill Would Hold Judges Liable for Harm Done by Violent Offenders on PR Bonds
A state lawmaker from Harris County wants to make judges liable for harm done by violent suspects if they are released on a personal recognizance (PR) bond in response to numerous stories in Texas of repeat offenders who commit new crimes. “If the judge makes a bad decision and lets somebody out on a PR
5th Circuit Appeals Court Blocks West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court opinion that had allowed West Texas A&M University (WTAM) to ban on-campus drag shows. In March 2023, an LGBT student group, Spectrum WT, represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), sued WTAM President Walter Wendler and other Texas A&M University
TPWD Purchases 112 Oyster Licenses
During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of all oyster licenses available in Texas. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for
Digital Hunting & Fishing Licenses On Sale
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the expansion of digital license and tag options. TPWD first introduced digital license options for resident
New Paddling Trails For Toledo Bend
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. The Lost Frontier Reach, Mid Lake Run, Palo Gaucho and Six Mile Paddling trails increase the number of trails at Toledo Bend to five. They
Texas Lawmakers File Legislation Reforming Contract Policing in Harris County
Harris County’s management of policing is again in the spotlight as lawmakers consider reforms to a program under which local school districts and neighborhoods contract with law enforcement agencies for extra patrols. Although the sheriff and eight elected county constables contract with homeowners’ associations, neighborhood associations, and public school districts for the extra patrols, the
“Ghost Deer” Case Involves Smuggling
The Texas Game Warden investigation known as “Ghost Deer” has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 charges filed across 11 Texas counties. Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio, the owner of four deer
Second Special Session of Texas Legislature Kicks Off, House Remains Without Quorum
The second special session of the 89th Texas Legislature kicked off almost immediately after the first one adjourned sine die due to House Democrats breaking quorum — with an almost identical agenda from Gov. Greg Abbott. After the Texas House Democratic Caucus prevented a quorum within the Texas House for two weeks to avoid a
Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die After Two Weeks of House Quorum Break
The Texas Legislature has adjourned sine die before the scheduled end of the first special session, as Texas House Democrats have temporarily thwarted the Republicans in passing the congressional redistricting map. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
