May 25, 2014

“Carthwheeling” spider found

A new spider species has been discovered in Morocco that essentially does cartwheels From the Weird & Wild blog… Its gymnastics aren’t the only thing that makes it special: The flic-flac spider also makes structures out […]

May 22, 2014

Alligators and Conservation

No animal symbolizes the marshes of the American South better than the American alligator. Once an endangered species, the population rose enough to open a hunting season in 1984 and now thanks to solid management by […]

May 21, 2014

Another week of huge GM recalls: is your vehicle listed here?

There has to be a better way…or maybe not. General Motors continues to parcel out recall notices with a new bunch (2.42-million vehicles) today and 2.7-million late last week. I suspect there is a strategy […]

May 20, 2014

GIANT catfish-The size of Volkswagens?

One of the most common mystery animals stories in the United States involves giant catfish. As the story typically goes, divers descend below a dam to inspect the walls and see a catfish “large as a […]

May 19, 2014

Your other wheels: Iconic Beetle offers new thrills

First off, let me say that I have never considered myself a VW Beetle person. Never owned one, never wanted one. Until now, that is. After a week in the 2014 Beetle diesel convertible, I could […]

May 18, 2014

Leave fawns, baby animals alone

It’s the time of year when many come across fawns and other wild babies and the reaction is often to”rescue” them. Officials with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) said people need to exercise caution. […]

May 13, 2014

For Sportsmen, It’s the Year of the Truck

Linda Water Nelson As a truckwriter, I sometimes grumble when there are no new or improved trucks to drive. In the last two years, I have driven more dramatically new pickup trucks than in any comparable […]

May 12, 2014

Keith Combs sets world record at Lake Fork-wins TTBC

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic was decided by a world record-breaking performance from two-time winner and defending TTBC Champion Keith Combs of Huntington, Texas. Combs broke the tour-level world record with a amassing 110 pounds following […]

May 5, 2014

April Big Bags and Catches Photo Contest Winners

Check out our April Big Bags and Catches Photo Contest winners! Freshwater: Stephen Hubenak 65lb flat head from the Brazos River. Caught on 3/28/14. Girth measured 33.5″ She was released back after photos and measurements View […]

May 3, 2014

Your Other Wheels: Texas Autowriters name Cars of Texas

It happens every spring. About 50 Texas auto journalists and photographers take to the Texas Motor Speedway to evaluate a nearly equal number of cars and crossover vehicles (and not just a few performance cars) to […]

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