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FORECAST CENTER: Saltwater Hotspots – Lower Coast Nov/Dec 2025
HotSPOTLight: Port Isabel/S. Padre Island LOCATION: Baffin BayHOTSPOT: Badlands SouthGPS: N 27 17.152, W 97 25.053(27.2859, -97.4176) > Baffin Bay: Badlands South SPECIES: Speckled TroutBEST BAITS: Shrimp, croakerTIPS: Drift over flats with shrimp or anchor near grass with croakers; good action all day. . . . LOCATION: Baffin BayHOTSPOT: BadlandsGPS: N 27 18.228, W 97
FORECAST CENTER: Freshwater Hotspots – East Texas Nov/Dec 2025
CURRENT WATER LEVELS HotSPOTLight: Lake Sam Rayburn LOCATION: Lake Bob SandlinHOTSPOT: Bob Sandlin DamGPS: N 33 4.069, W 95 0.204(33.0678, -95.0034) > Lake Bob Sandlin: Bob Sandlin Dam SPECIES: CatfishBEST BAITS: Liver, wormsTIPS: Anchor, chum and tightline with liver or worms on Carolina rig; dawn, morning, dusk, night . . . LOCATION: Brandy Branch ReservoirHOTSPOT:
FORECAST CENTER: Freshwater Hotspots – West Texas Nov/Dec 2025
CURRENT WATER LEVELS HotSPOTLight: Lake Bridgeport LOCATION: Lake Alan HenryHOTSPOT: Stained Water by Power LinesGPS: N 33 2.126, W 101 7.766(33.0354, -101.1294) > Lake Alan Henry: Stained Water by Power Lines SPECIES: Largemouth BassBEST BAITS: SpinnerbaitsTIPS: Slow roll and thump a 1/2 to 1 ounce spinnerbait with a CO blade; midday-afternoon. . . . LOCATION:
Texas Democrats Urge Abbott to Declare Emergency, Unlock State Funds for SNAP Beneficiaries
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) hangs in the balance as the government shutdown hit its 30th day, and Texas Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to act. A letter sent to Abbott from 12 Democratic members of the Texas Senate asks him to “act now” by unlocking state funds to fill in the
Texas Supreme Court Issues Comment Protecting Judges’ Religious Beliefs Regarding Same-Sex Ceremonies
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has amended the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct by adding a comment that would protect judges based on their “sincerely held religious beliefs.” On October 24, SCOTX added this comment to Canon 4 of the Code: “It is not a violation of these canons for a judge to publicly
Texas Landowners Flooded by State Project in 2017 Still Fighting for Takings Case
Turning to the courts to seek just compensation from the State of Texas after a state highway project flooded their farm and destroyed their property and livelihood, Winnie, Texas farmer Richard DeVillier and other affected plaintiffs have now been submerged by a flood of motions deployed by the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Texas Representative Pushes to Sue Celina ISD Amid Teacher Sexual Misconduct Allegations
State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) announced at a press conference Wednesday that he intends to file lawsuits on behalf of families allegedly hurt by former Celina ISD teacher and coach Caleb Elliott, who was arrested and charged with Invasive Visual Recording and Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. “I, like you, am horrified at the
CCA Makes Stand On Microplastic Pollution
Texas’s bays & beaches are vital to our economy and outdoor traditions, supporting millions of jobs and billions in revenue. However, microplastic pollution, especially from local plastic production, can threaten marine life, public health, and our industries. The influx of plastic pellets along our coast is degrading natural beauty and risking the future of fishing
Former GOP Allies Face Off in Contentious Race for Cypress-Fairbanks School District Board
Accusations about contracts, recorded conversations, and paid chaplains mark a heated fight between two incumbent Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) trustees who were elected four years ago with support from conservative and Republican groups. In 2021, voters tossed incumbents and elected Natalie Blasingame and Scott Henry to CFISD board Positions 5 and 6, respectively. Both
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
The Trump administration is making it more difficult for veterans with a rare but deadly cancer to get their health care needs covered by the government. The new policy, involving breast cancer in men, is laid out in a Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica. The previously undisclosed document does not cite any
Texas Comptroller to Freeze New ‘Historically Underutilized Business’ Certifications
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is moving to “freeze” the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program to ensure it remains in compliance with new state legislation and executive orders related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). “Texans deserve a level playing field where government contracts are earned by performance and best value — nothing more,
Texas Sues Tylenol Manufacturer For Allegedly Endangering Pregnant Women Amid White House’s Autism Claims
Texas is suing the manufacturer of Tylenol for allegedly marketing the product toward pregnant women despite knowing the potential risks it poses for prenatal development, following the White House’s suggestion that the drug is linked to autism in children. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue
