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Well-known lady bass pro Pam Martin-Wells recently passed away after a bout with cancer. Martin-Wells was was a 32time national champion, 10-time Angler of the Year and one of only two females in the history of the sport to qualify for the male-dominated Bassmaster Classic. She was 62. (Bassmaster Photo)

Well-known lady bass pro Pam Martin-Wells recently passed away after a bout with cancer. Martin-Wells was was a 32time national champion, 10-time Angler of the Year and one of only two females in the history of the sport to qualify for the male-dominated Bassmaster Classic. She was 62. (Bassmaster Photo)

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Outdoors Briefs

Matt Williams
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Outdoors WriterLady bass pro Pam Martin-Wells of Bainbridge, GA., passed away on April 11 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 62.
Light line specialist Art Weston with the 153 pound alligator gar he landed on April 8 at Lake Livingston. Caught on 2 pound test line, Weston’s catch is a pending line class record and the heaviest freshwater fish ever landed worldwide using 2 pound line. (Courtesy Photo Art Weston)

Light line specialist Art Weston with the 153 pound alligator gar he landed on April 8 at Lake Livingston. Caught on 2 pound test line, Weston’s catch is a pending line class record and the heaviest freshwater fish ever landed worldwide using 2 pound line. (Courtesy Photo Art Weston)

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World’s Biggest Catch

Matt Williams
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Outdoors WriterJust when I thought Art Weston’s resume couldn’t get any more impressive, another incredible big fish story to shock the imagination comes barreling down the pike.I call the story incredible because it’s built around a truly remarkable fishing feat.
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In the midst of the storm

Debby Efurd
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
I’ve lived in Texas my entire life. One thing Texans can guarantee, if you wait a few minutes, the weather is sure to change, and change big. Every spring we experience spring storms, some pretty severe.

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Arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April 15, 2025• There are 161 inmates in jail with 138 males and 23 females.• Teric S. Williams, 37 of Naples, was arrested for 3 Class C warrants.• Heather S, Schaffer, 34 of Ore City, was arrested on a warrant for Possession of a Dangerous Drug.• Jesus E. Lopez-Torres, 34 of Mt.
MPJH VASE medalists (L to R) Kaley Magallon, Axel Garcia, Ana Martinez, and Kaleigh Morris

MPJH VASE medalists (L to R) Kaley Magallon, Axel Garcia, Ana Martinez, and Kaleigh Morris

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Four MPJH art students win awards at Junior VASE competition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Mount Pleasant Junior High School art students entered 4 pieces in the Region 8 Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition on Saturday, March 22 at Redwater Junior High School, competing against a total of 37 pieces in their division.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits.Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: nicole@steelcountrybee.com
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