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Livewell-Held Bass Require Special Care During Summer Months
By Todd Driscoll, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
      The popularity of bass fishing has exploded during the last 20 years. During this time many changes have taken place, including increases in fishing technology and the advent of more restrictive harvest regulations. However, one of the most important changes includes increased angler acceptance of...
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Sam Rayburn Money
By Jimmy Galvan ~ Managing Editor, Jasper Newsboy
      For years, many have argued over the economic impact that Lake Sam Rayburn has in Jasper and in Jasper County. During last week's meeting of the Jasper County Development District #1, a study was presented to the board stating the impact of the Umphrey Pavilion alone.
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Making Dreams Come True
By Patty Lenderman
      Once upon a time there was a beautiful little boy born to proud parents. Sounds typical, doesn't it? Many of us take for granted the blessing of having a healthy child born to us. This is a story of strength, hope, struggle and how dreams come true.
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Bass Unlimited Sets Records at 6th Annual Banquet
By Donald Gervais
      Cypress Bend Marina- New records were set at the 6th Annual Bass Unlimited Toledo Bend Lake Association Banquet held April 10 at Cypress Bend Marina.
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Thunder Chickens
by Ty Weaver
      Turkey hunting can be hot or cold, weather wise and action wise. Most states allow turkey hunting during the fall and spring. Fall hunting is a blast with weather usually on the cool side, which makes hunting them very enjoyable. I have taken many turkeys in the fall season and some were monsters ...
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NWTF improves wildlife habitat on Texas public lands
      TEXAS - The National Wild Turkey Federation and its project partners have united to complete projects that will potentially improve more than 550,000 acres of Texas National Forests and Grasslands and Wildlife Management Areas through the Master Challenge Cost Share Agreement.
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A fish called Ethel
How a 17-pound largemouth bass changed the world
By Larry Hodge
      When Mark Stevenson pulled a 17.67-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork on November 26, 1986, he had no idea he had just set in motion a chain of events that would touch millions of lives, change careers, make fortunes and inspire conservation efforts. The fish Stevenson named Ethel after a close ...
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