Sports
  • Boys and girls get your teams ready for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Teams will compete in the following age groups: Boys or Girls 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years and 15-18 years (attending school).
  • Bells Lady Panthers 1st Annual Set It Up! 4-on-4 Volleyball Tournament. Three divisions: Girls 18 and under, Women's teams, Men's teams
  • KidSwing is a nine-hole, best-ball scramble for children ages 7 to 18 at all levels of golfing ability. KidSwing is a unique fundraiser concept that is all about kids helping kids. There is no entry fee to play in the tournament, but players are asked to raise at least $100 by asking friends and family to sponsor them.
  • For the ninth-straight summer, Southeastern football will be hosting the Gridiron Golf Shoot-out, with this year's event scheduled for June 22 at Silverado Golf Course in Durant, Okla.
  • All Star Sports Academy, in cooperation with our sponsors Modern Fitness, The Profile and 24-Fit Sports is hosting the 2nd annual "Spikefest" College Exposure & Skills Camp on June 19 and June 20 at Nortex Volleyball complex in Plano, Texas for 12u to 16u athletes, as well as, any unsigned volleyball players looking to gain exposure, as well as, valuable experience to improve their overall game. Each age group will have their own court and be divided up based on position and skill level.
  • With temperatures soaring and the first day of summer less than a week away, local kayak enthusiasts may be headed out to cool off at one of the local lakes. In this photo, Mark Rich skims across the surface of Lake Fannin.
  • A new generation of fishermen are learning that the old, tried and proven baits still catch bass. photo by Luke Clayton
  • Funny stuff just happens when we spend time outdoors. A book could be written about the misadventures that happened to this group of elk hunters while spending time in Colorado’s high country. photo by Luke Clayton
  • The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has found a resourceful way to positively influence bass populations in two Duncan area lakes. Biologists recently released a number of adult pure Florida strain largemouth bass into Clear Creek and Humphreys lakes. The fish are "retired" adult brood fish from the Department's Durant State Fish Hatchery.
  • Little Red River - Lindsey’s Resort (501-302-3139) said the water clarity is good and only one generator is running. Trout fishing is excellent using wax worms with marshmallows, power eggs or corn. Jigs and Trout Magnets have also worked well.
  • Meals on Wheels and Senior Services of Collin County announced they have been selected as one of the beneficiaries of “The Missions Golf Marathon” sponsored by Stonebridge United Methodist Church (SUMC). The fundraiser, to be held on Monday July 1st at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club Dye Course, will feature pastors and members of SUMC playing 100 holes of golf. Each player must raise at least $1000 in pledges to play.
  • Softball -- All Star Sports Academy, in cooperation with our sponsors Modern Fitness, The Profile and 24-Fit Sports is hosting the 4th annual "Summer Blast" College Exposure & Skills Camp on June 17th and 18th at Wilson Creek softball complex in McKinney, Texas for 10u to 16u athletes, as well as, any unsigned softball players looking to gain exposure, as well as, valuable experience to improve their overall game. Each age group will have their own field and be divided up based on skill level and position.
  • Registration for Bonham PeeWee Football & Cheer will be June 15 and June 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Kwik Chek #10.
  • Over the last three days about 60 girls participated in the BHS summer volleyball camp. The girls learned basic fundamental volleyball skills as well as competitive games.
  • Lower Illinois: Trout excellent on flies on the surface, on rooster tails at 1-2 ft. and on Power Bait on bottom from the dam to Gore Landing.
  • A young Dodd City athlete goes through a hitting drill at Austin College head coach Ed Garza's High Intensity Volleyball Camp in Sherman.
  • The Lake Texoma water level was 616.87 at 03:00 p.m. June 11, 2013. The lake level is almost at the Normal Conservation Pool of 617, but about 2 feet below the Seasonal Pool Level. The water temperature was about 76F.
  • Whitewright High School will be hosting basketball camp again this summer starting June 17 thru June 20. Last year over 70 basketball campers worked on their ball handling, shooting, defense, and team skills. The goals of this camp include learning the perfect shooting technique, having fun and working hard! The camp is for incoming 3rd thru 9th graders.
  • Paddlers along the trail can expect plentiful wildlife, rugged landscapes and historic settings as they travel on one of Texas’ most storied rivers. Paddlers can take one section at a time or paddle the entire length for an adventure at every turn. © Brazos County Parks Department
  • Amy Graves, the Bond Arms Girl, is the official spokesperson for Bond Arms. Here she poses for a picture with some of her company’s very popular handguns. photo by Luke Clayton