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Texas bass pro Keith Combs (right) will host the 8th Annual Keith Combs Fundraiser benefitting the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation on Sept. 27 in Lufkin. A fishing event open to all special needs children and disadvantaged adults will be held Sept. 28 at Lake Nacogdoches. (Photo courtesy Keith Combs)

Texas bass pro Keith Combs (right) will host the 8th Annual Keith Combs Fundraiser benefitting the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation on Sept. 27 in Lufkin. A fishing event open to all special needs children and disadvantaged adults will be held Sept. 28 at Lake Nacogdoches. (Photo courtesy Keith Combs)

C.A.S.T. for Kids fundraiser, fishing event set Sept. 27-28

Matt Williams
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Outdoors WriterTexas Bassmaster Elite Series pro Keith Combs and his wife, Jennifer, are throwing a weekend party later this month. Everyone is invited to attend.September 27-28 are the dates for the 8th Annual Keith Combs Lufkin Fundraiser benefitting the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation and the C.A.S.
E. Hulen digs a ball at Hughes Springs COURTESY PHOTO / JOSUE CONTRERAS

E. Hulen digs a ball at Hughes Springs COURTESY PHOTO / JOSUE CONTRERAS

CHAAMP Hawks volleyball temper wins and losses

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Christian Homeschool Athletics Association of Mount Pleasant (CHAAMP) varsity volleyball team maintains a busy schedule. They played four games over the last two weeks, facing wins and losses.On September 3, the Hawks faced the Daingerfield Tigers, sweeping the sets 25-12, 25-13, 25-8.
Blue-winged teal are streamlined little ducks well for zipping in low to the water with wings whistling. Texas’ early 16-day season runs through September 29. (iStock Photo)

Blue-winged teal are streamlined little ducks well for zipping in low to the water with wings whistling. Texas’ early 16-day season runs through September 29. (iStock Photo)

Teal Time

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Those stately greenheads may be the sexiest of all the ducks on the pond, but blue-winged teal always grab the most attention with Texas’ early bird waterfowl crowds. The bell is ringing especially loud these days.
JAKES events sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation give youths the opportunity learn a wide variety of outdoor skills that some may not otherwise be exposedt to. The 31st Annual Pineywoods Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation JAKES event is set for at 8 a.m. on Sept. 21 at North Boggy Slough Conservation Area. Youths statewide are invited to attend. (Courtesy Photo)

JAKES events sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation give youths the opportunity learn a wide variety of outdoor skills that some may not otherwise be exposedt to. The 31st Annual Pineywoods Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation JAKES event is set for at 8 a.m. on Sept. 21 at North Boggy Slough Conservation Area. Youths statewide are invited to attend. (Courtesy Photo)

Outdoors Briefs

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The 31st Annual Pineywoods Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation JAKES event is set for at 8 a.m. on Sept. 21 at North Boggy Slough Conservation Area off State Highway 7 in Houston and Trinity counties. Youths aged 8-17 statewide are invited to attended.
The Lady Red Devils from Chapel Hill swept a three game non-district matchup with the New Boston Lady Lions last week by a score of 25-15, 25-21 and 25- 13. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lady Red Devils from Chapel Hill swept a three game non-district matchup with the New Boston Lady Lions last week by a score of 25-15, 25-21 and 25- 13. COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Red Devils scorch Lady Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Exploring New Water

Exploring New Water

Exploring New Water

Matt Williams
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Outdoors WriterA tip of the hat to the National Professional Fishing League for taking a chance.

NTCC Athletics moves to cashless athletic events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Northeast Texas Community College Athletics is now cashless for tickets and concessions for the upcoming 2024-2025 sports seasons. In an effort to help our fan experience, Eagle Athletics is now working with Hometown Fan App to handle all ticket sales and concession sales.
Harts Bluff volleyball

Harts Bluff volleyball

Harts Bluff volleyball

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Harts Bluff Lady Bulldogs claimed the Silver Bracket Championship Saturday at the Hooks Been There, Dug That volleyball tournament. After pool play on Thursday, the Lady Bulldogs competed in the silver bracket with teams from Rivercrest, Daingerfield, Maud, James Bowie, Linden-Kildare and Avery.
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