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The striped bass is a rough customer that ranks as the fourth most popular fish among Texas' freshwater fishing crowds behind largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Lake Texoma is North Texas has for years ranked as the state's top striper fishery, mainly because it is one of the few freshwater reservoirs in nation where populations are self sustaining. COURTESY PHOTO / STRIPER EXPRESS

The striped bass is a rough customer that ranks as the fourth most popular fish among Texas' freshwater fishing crowds behind largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Lake Texoma is North Texas has for years ranked as the state's top striper fishery, mainly because it is one of the few freshwater reservoirs in nation where populations are self sustaining. COURTESY PHOTO / STRIPER EXPRESS

Texoma gets top ranking among Texas striper fisheries, a look other other temperate bass

Matt Williams
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Outdoors Writer Ask anyone who as spent much time tangling with striped bass and they are sure to agree: The brawny sport fish are rough customers and truly a blast to catch, especially on bait casting gear.
Wallace Middle School Band earns first division

Wallace Middle School Band earns first division

Wallace Middle School Band earns first division

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The P. E. Wallace Middle School Beginner Band competed at their first contest at the Rockwall Animusic Music competition on Friday, May 5. The Wallace Band returned home with a division I, the highest rating offered to bands.
Just Add Water

Just Add Water

Just Add Water

News Staff
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Excitement continues to build in anticipation of the opening of Texas’ newest recreational reservoir, Bois d’Arc Lake. Just don’t get your hopes up too high about getting the green light to go fishing or boating on the 16,650-acre reservoir in Fannin County anytime soon.
Chapel Hill’s Katie Hart brought home her second UIL 3A girls’ state golf title in three trips with a threestroke win last week at Austin’s Jimmy Clay Golf Course.

Chapel Hill’s Katie Hart brought home her second UIL 3A girls’ state golf title in three trips with a threestroke win last week at Austin’s Jimmy Clay Golf Course.

Sharp Shooter

News Staff
Saturday, May 20, 2023
As a sophomore, Chapel Hill’s Katie Hart burst onto the UIL golf scene winning the 3A state golf title. As a junior, Hart finished tied for first after two rounds and finished third after a playoff.
Chapel Hill Sports Banquet

Chapel Hill Sports Banquet

Chapel Hill Sports Banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Chapel Hill athletics honored its athletes and introduced its new mascot during their annual sports banquet, held May 9.
Five Mount Pleasant athletes signed letters of intent to continue playing their respective sports in college during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. From left are Xavier Hills (track, Umpqua Community College), Payton Chism (basketball, Collin College), Dana Memije (soccer, Texas A&M-Texarkana), Geovanni Calderon (track and cross country, Jacksonville University) and Kelcey Morris (football and basketball, North American University). TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

Five Mount Pleasant athletes signed letters of intent to continue playing their respective sports in college during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. From left are Xavier Hills (track, Umpqua Community College), Payton Chism (basketball, Collin College), Dana Memije (soccer, Texas A&M-Texarkana), Geovanni Calderon (track and cross country, Jacksonville University) and Kelcey Morris (football and basketball, North American University). TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

5 MP athletes sign LOIs Wednesday

News Staff
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Mount Pleasant celebrated five athletes who signed letters of intent to continue playing their sports at the collegiate level during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Willie Williams Gymnasium in front of friends, family, teammates and coaches.
Lady Tiger softball receives all-district awards

Lady Tiger softball receives all-district awards

Lady Tiger softball receives all-district awards

News Staff
Saturday, May 13, 2023
The Mount Pleasant softball program was once again well-represented on the 15-5A all-district team, with 12 players named to the team. Pitcher/infielder Conlee Zachry was named co-Utility Player of the Year in the district.
MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Monday, May 15 • CDCTrainingfor new volunteers, 8:05 a.m. • Corprew3rd& 4th grades field trip • Sims4thgrade spotlight, Traughber & Rodriguez, 7:45 a.m. • Simsawards during specials • SimsChillzon Wheels day • Wallace5th grade trip Tuesday, May 16 • CDCSafeRiders car seat program, 4:00 p.m.
Leroy Boss with the 14.85 pounder he caught off a spawning bed recently while fishing at Lake O.H. Ivie with Hill Country Hammers Guides and Outfitters.

Leroy Boss with the 14.85 pounder he caught off a spawning bed recently while fishing at Lake O.H. Ivie with Hill Country Hammers Guides and Outfitters.

Monster Mash

News Staff
Saturday, May 13, 2023
The talk of fairy tale fishing trips seemingly has no end out West, where O.H. Ivie anglers continue to reel in heavyweight denizens to shock the imagination. Several guides are in operation on the 19,000-acre reservoir near San Angelo.
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