It's July, it's hot....but the river is cold, brisk, refreshing and inviting.

This year's finalists include: Alyssa Davis of Centenary College, Natalie McCoy of Austin College, Megan Koch of Colorado College, Jesse Stovall of Southwestern University, Lindsey Longuet of University of St. Thomas, Kelly Jurden of Texas Lutheran University and Hailey Coleman of Trinity University.

New opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories.

"Bowhunter by Fall" e-newsletters contain information on how to take and pass Hunter Education and help aspiring bowhunters understand the gear they'll need before hitting the field.

Guide Brandon Sargent (left) and Mike Hall, manager of Sapphire Bay Marina with one of many slab crappie landed on a recent trip with Luke. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Plano West grad TJ Cline leaps for a layup. Legendary rapper and filmmaker Ice Cube is heating up North Texas' basketball scene once again by bringing his league’s unique FIREBALL3 rules to Frisco. July 2 and 3 marked the first of six weekend's worth of exciting BIG3 games at the Comerica Center, the home of the Dallas Mavericks' G League team the Texas Legends. photo by Brett Grega

The White River is flowing very fast and deep through the north central Arkansas Ozarks, so be prepared to add weight to your line, go deep and get ready for a fight because the trout are healthy and fighting.

Directed by Ed Garza, head coach at Austin College. Coach Garza has recorded more than 687 collegiate victories and has qualified six teams to the NCAA National Tournament and 19 teams to the USA Junior Girls National Tournament

Alcohol, drug abuse contributes to fatal boating accidents in Texas

As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.

The Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball programs welcome kids in and around the Commerce community, grades 2-8, to the Field House for a free Community Basketball Day Camp in August at a date to be announced.

Lower Mountain Fork: June 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature 62°F and clear. Rainbow trout excellent on caddis flies, PowerBait, small lures, tube jigs and worms below the dam, creek channels, river channel and spillway.

White Rock Rowing's Womens U16 8+ boat becomes first 8 boat ever from Dallas to make A Finals at nationals, two other boats place top ten

Now more than ever, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy water recreation this summer to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species that threaten Texas lakes.

Representatives of the U.S. Army, GOAT Farm Sports, Bally Sports, and the Dallas Cowboys gathered today to announce the launch of The U.S. Army Bowl, a blue-chip prep football game.

AEG announces the Inaugural Soccer Champions Tour featuring Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona, Juventus, Club América and Club Deportivo Guadalajara

I am often asked when is the best time of the year to fish. Well, it depends...how do you want to catch them?

There are many species of sunfish in Texas and regardless whether we call them perch or bream, they are one of the best eating of freshwater fish. (photo by Luke Clayton)

The bite is on and the anglers on the White River in the Arkansas Ozarks are catching trout on the first cast of the day, on the last cast in the afternoon and on a whole lot of casts in between.

ODWC Fisheries staff stocked 93,000 Tiger Bass™️ fingerlings in Grand Lake. Tiger Bass are a true F1 Florida bass and northern largemouth bass cross.