FOOD & DRINK

Athens — GOOD. Water clear; 81-83 degrees; 0.33 feet above pool. Bass are good on grass edges throwing small swimbaits and moving baits, or on brush piles 20 feet deep with jigs, Carolina rigs, and dropshots. Some schooling action has started biting white flukes and small chrome crankbaits. Open the tackle box and pick your favorite lure. Crappie are good on brush piles with small jigs and minnows. Report by Jim Brack, Athens Guide Service.

RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — KETK News is highlighting the ladies making big moves from the Piney Woods. This week, we head to Rusk County and introduce you to two women who save animals and serve the community. Meet Lisa Waugh and Kelli Ballenger of Henderson, the founders of Rusk County Pets Alive. “There are rescues that […]

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - After a half-century, an East Texas artist is still perfecting his calling in life. From his workshop in Larue, Felix Avalos is using wood carvings to share his faith with people around the country. “When you do work for God, do it in private. So...

Consider these local gardens for a picture scenery or a date night activity! Here is an index of the East Texas Gardens and Arboretums near you!. Know of another garden we didn’t list, let us know here!. Athens. East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society. One hundred acres of wooded...

A year of FFA competition will continue with freshman Blake Phillips speaking on July 10th at State FFA Convention in Dallas as the state competition of Animal Science Prepared Speaking. FFA officers participated in the TVCC District Convention in Athens run by sophomore District President Cole Coufal. “I got to...