Week of June 8, 2016

Bob Sandlin: Water stained; 76–81 degrees; 0.69′ high. Black bass are good on black buzzbaits, hollow body frogs and Texas rigged creature baits. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
Caddo: Water stained to muddy; 77–82 degrees; 1.60′ high. Black bass are slow on hollow body frogs and Texas rigged creature baits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are slow on trotlines.
Conroe: Water murky; 82–90 degrees; 0.24′ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.
Fork: Water stained; 77–81 degrees; 0.08′ high. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged craws, football jigs and deep diving crankbaits near brush piles. White and yellow bass are good on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and white jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.
Houston County: Water stained; 83–91 degrees; 0.46′ high. Black bass are very good on black/blue worms and live perch from piers. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs in 12–20 feet. Bream are fair on live worms over grass beds, and on hot dogs off piers. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with shad, and on stinkbait.
: Water stained to muddy; 8.87′ high. No report available.
Livingston: Water stained; 84–91 degrees; 0.15′ high. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on pet spoons, trolling tubes, and Charlie slabs. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on cut bait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.
Martin Creek: Water lightly stained; 80–85 degrees; 0.01′ high. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged craws, weightless Senkos and topwaters. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and slabs. Catfish are slow on trotlines.
Monticello: Water stained; 77–83 degrees; 0.46′ high. Black bass are slow on hollow body frogs, bladed jigs and squarebill crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on trotlines.
Sam Rayburn: Water murky; 83–90 degrees; 5.32′ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Bream are slow. Catfish are slow.
Steinhagen: 1.71′ high. No report available.
Toledo Bend: Water murky; 82–91 degrees; 0.50′ high. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs over baited holes. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait and stinkbait in 20–30 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.
Wright Patman: Water muddy; 30.72′ high. No report available.

Week of June 8, 2016

ALAN HENRY: Water clear; 74 degrees; 1.6’ low. Black bass are fair early on topwaters, later switching to wacky worms and Texas rigged plastic worms on points. Crappie are fair. Catfish are fair on perch and goldfish.
AMISTAD: Water murky; 83–92 degrees; 24.28’ low. Black bass are good on green pumpkin crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and on watermelon soft plastics. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines and juglines baited with live perch. Yellow catfish are good on trotlines and juglines baited with live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
ARROWHEAD: Water fairly clear; 73–79 degrees; 0.32’ high. No reports on black bass. Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in the shallows. Catfish are good on worms and stinkbait.
ATHENS: Water lightly stained; 77–81 degrees; 0.58’ high. Black bass are fair on swimjigs, Texas rigged worms and topwater poppers. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are good on trotlines and prepared bait.
BASTROP: Water murky; 71–75 degrees. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
BELTON: Water murky; 66–70 degrees; 20.72’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
BOB SANDLIN: Water stained; 76–81 degrees; 0.69’ high. Black bass are good on black buzzbaits, hollow body frogs and Texas rigged creature baits. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
BONHAM: Water stained; 75–79 degrees; 0.19’ high. Black bass are good on topwaters, Texas rigged worms and shallow crankbaits. Crappie are good on brush piles in 10–12’. Catfish are good on cut shad and prepared bait.
BRAUNIG: Water murky. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. Redfish are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow.
BRIDGEPORT: Water stained to muddy, 74–79 degrees: 1.75’ high. Black bass are fair on white buzzbaits and topwater poppers. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines. Please call in advance as some ramps may be closed due to flooding.
BROWNWOOD: Water murky; 66–70 degrees; 2.49’ high. Lake is closed due to floating debris, but may be open by the weekend.
BUCHANAN: Water murky; 66–70 degrees; 0.24’ low. Black bass are fair on weightless wacky rigged pumpkinseed Whacky Sticks with chartreuse tails, perch colored Skip–N–Pop topwaters, and chartreuse spinnerbaits off points in 10–16 feet. Striped bass are fair on green pumpkin Rat–L–Traps, topwaters, and Carolina rigged soft plastic worms. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and Shad Raps in 15–25 feet. Crappie are good on minnows and white tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are fair on live bait and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with liver and minnows.
CADDO: Water stained to muddy; 77–82 degrees; 1.60’ high. Black bass are slow on hollow body frogs and Texas rigged creature baits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are slow on trotlines.
CALAVERAS: Water murky. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. Redfish are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
CANYON LAKE: Water murky; 67–71 degrees; 10.45’ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow and blue catfish are slow.
CEDAR CREEK: Water stained; 76–80 degrees; 0.20’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged worms and squarebill crankbaits. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs and minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on trotlines.
CHOKE CANYON: Water murky; 84–93 degrees; 22.18’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and nightcrawlers. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.
COLEMAN: Water murky; 68–72 degrees; 1.52’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
COLETO CREEK: Water murky; 74 degrees in main lake; 0.33’ high. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits and crankbaits. White bass are fair on minnows and white striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and perch. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.
COLORADO CITY: 20.67’ low. No report available.
CONROE: Water murky; 82–90 degrees; 0.24’ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.
COOPER: Water stained to muddy; 2.51’ high. No report available.
FAIRFIELD: Black bass fishing reported as significantly improved. TPWD discontinued stocking the lake after the fish kill in September 2011. Redfish survived the kill in limited numbers.
FALCON: Water murky; 82–91 degrees; 26.93’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are very good on frozen shrimp under birds. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
FAYETTE: Water murky. Black bass are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow.
FORK: Water stained; 77–81 degrees; 0.08’ high. Black bass are slow on Texas rigged craws, football jigs and deep diving crankbaits near brush piles. White and yellow bass are good on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and white jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.
FT. PHANTOM HILL: Water murky; 72–78 degrees; 1.34’ high. Black bass are fair on Pop–Rs, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on cut bait.
GIBBONS CREEK: Water murky. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.
GRANBURY: Water murky; 68–72 degrees; 0.59’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed soft plastic worms and lizards, and on chartreuse crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and shrimp.
GRANGER: Water murky; 69–73 degrees; 10.73’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
GRAPEVINE: Water stained to muddy; 76–80 degrees; 9.57’ high. Black bass good on Texas rigged soft plastics near flooded cover. White bass and hybrid bass are good on slabs and spinnerbaits. Crappie are slow on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on shad and stinkbait.
GREENBELT: 31.64’ low. No report available.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Water stained; 83–91 degrees; 0.46’ high. Black bass are very good on black/blue worms and live perch from piers. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs in 12–20 feet. Bream are fair on live worms over grass beds, and on hot dogs off piers. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with shad, and on stinkbait.
HUBBARD CREEK: Water off color; 74–80 degrees; 0.79’ high. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs, squarebill crankbaits and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and live shad.
JOE POOL: Water stained to muddy; 75–79 degrees; 4.10’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and bladed jigs near flooded cover. White bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are fair on minnows and white jigs. Catfish are good on prepared bait and rod and reel.
LAKE O’ THE PINES: Water stained to muddy; 8.87’ high. No report available.
LAVON: Water stained to muddy; 77–82 degrees: 4.17’ high. Black bass are slow on buzzbaits, buzz frogs and Texas rigged creature baits near shallow cover. White bass are fair on slabs and minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on trotlines and prepared bait.
LBJ: Water stained; 68–72 degrees; 0.75’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps and watermelon topwaters in 8–18 feet early. White bass are good on minnows and Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on live bait and shrimp. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.
LEWISVILLE: Water stained to muddy; 77–81 degrees; 6.33’ high. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged creature baits and hollow body frogs around flooded cover. White bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
LIVINGSTON: Water stained; 84–91 degrees; 0.15’ high. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are good on pet spoons, trolling tubes, and Charlie slabs. Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on cut bait and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.
MACKENZIE: 72.37’ low. No report available.
MARTIN CREEK: Water lightly stained; 80–85 degrees; 0.01’ high. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged craws, weightless Senkos and topwaters. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on minnows and slabs. Catfish are slow on trotlines.
MEREDITH: 57.99’ low. No report available.
MONTICELLO: Water stained; 77–83 degrees; 0.46’ high. Black bass are slow on hollow body frogs, bladed jigs and squarebill crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on trotlines.
NASWORTHY: 73–79 degrees; 1.06’ low. Black bass are fair to good on Texas rigs, weightless flukes and shallow running shad pattern crankbaits. No reports on crappie. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut bait.
NAVARRO MILLS: Water murky; 70–74 degrees; 6.73’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
O.H. IVIE: Water stained; 73–80 degrees; 41.37’ low. Black bass are fair to good on split shot weighted flukes, spinnerbaits, jigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on live bait.
OAK CREEK: Water stained; 72–78 degrees; 11.39’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, spinnerbaits and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs in the shallows. Catfish are fair on chartreuse (use Worn–Glo) nightcrawlers.
PALESTINE: Water stained; 76–79 degrees; 1.22’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged craws, finesse jigs and topwaters. Crappie are fair on minnows. Hybrid striper are good on slabs and minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines and cut shad.
PALO DURO: 52.52’ low. No report available.
POSSUM KINGDOM: Water off color; 74–80 degrees; 0.04’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, chatterbaits, Yellow Magics and drop shot rigs. Crappie are fair to good on split shot weighted live minnows. White bass are fair to good on Road Rooster Tails. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cur bait.
PROCTOR: Water murky; 67–71 degrees; 34.78’ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
RAY HUBBARD: Water stained; 77–81 degrees; 0.03’ high. Black bass are slow on Yellow Magic poppers, spinnerbaits and Texas rigged soft plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
RAY ROBERTS: Water stained to muddy; 77–80 degrees; 5.34’ high. Black bass are fair on squarebill crankbaits, deep diving crankbaits and football jigs. White bass are good on minnows and jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water stained; 76–80 degrees; 0.47’ high. Black bass are fair on bladed jigs, black buzzbaits and Texas rigged creature baits. White bass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs and minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
SAM RAYBURN: Water murky; 83–90 degrees; 5.32’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Bream are slow. Catfish are slow.
SOMERVILLE: Water murky; 66–70 degrees; 20.93’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
SPENCE: 54.88’ low. No report available.
STAMFORD: 0.28’ high. No report available.
STEINHAGEN: 1.71’ high. No report available.
STILLHOUSE: Water murky; 67–71 degrees; 18.89’ high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
SWEETWATER: Water off color; 73–79 degrees; 23.41’ low. No report available.
TAWAKONI: Water stained to muddy; 77–82 degrees; 2.00’ high. Black bass are fair on hollow body frogs, Texas rigged creature and black/blue flipping jigs in flooded bushes. White bass are fair on slabs and minnows. Hybrid bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines.
TEXOMA: Water stained to muddy; 76–80 degrees; 8.62’ high. Black bass are fair on shallow crankbaits, spinnerbaits and bladed jigs. Crappie are slow on minnows. Striped bass are fair on slabs and shad. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.
TOLEDO BEND: Water murky; 82–91 degrees; 0.50’ high. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and small spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs over baited holes. Bream are fair on crickets and nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait and stinkbait in 20–30 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.
TRAVIS: Water murky; 68–72 degrees; 11.69’ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
WALTER E. LONG: Water murky. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
WEATHERFORD: Water stained; 0.14’ high. No report available.
WHITE RIVER: Water stained; 72–78 degrees; 16.79’ low. No report available.
WHITNEY: Water murky; 67–71 degrees; 27.77’ high. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.
WRIGHT PATMAN: Water muddy; 30.72’ high. No report available.

Ten Things Every Allergy Sufferer Must Know For Summer

Grace Baldwin

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June 9, 2016

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Ten Things Every Allergy Sufferer Must Know For Summer

With the hot and humid weather of summer, the symptoms of allergies are in full swing for many. If you suffer from the ‘wheezes and sneezes,’ there are 10 things you must be aware of according to Robin Wilson, an ambassador for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and author of Clean Design: Wellness for Your Lifestyle.

Fruit is not always your friend – Many of our favorite fruits, from apples and bananas to peaches and plums can cause symptoms similar to grass or tree pollen reactions. If you are sensitive, place the fruit in the microwave for 10 seconds to deactivate the proteins, and never eat the peel.
Cleaner is not always better – In general, the old saying “Cleanliness is next to godliness” is true. However, a little exposure to dirt and germs is actually a good thing, because it strengthens the immune system. When cleaning, always use a non-toxic cleaner, and remove excess books, magazines and other clutter from the sleeping area to reduce dust build up.
Vintage pillow equals heavy symptoms – If your pillow is older than three years and has not been washed, it weighs more now than when you bought it. It’s loaded with dust mites that are next to your face while you sleep. Use hypoallergenic pillows over down pillows, and use a zippered pillow protector that you wash weekly for a double barrier. Wash your pillow twice a year and replace pillows every three years.
There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog – Poodles, Labradoodles and Yorkshire terriers are all considered hypoallergenic because they don’t shed hair, but there’s no scientific proof that these breeds produce lower amounts of Can f 1, the most common dog allergen. Avoid exposure to pets, never allow them on the bed and always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after playing with an animal.
Tear out the carpet – Tile and hardwood floors are a much better choice, but must be vacuumed or cleaned on a regular basis to eliminate dirt and dust. Shake out and vacuum area rugs on a regular basis, and use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. I recommend the Honeywell True HEPA Air Purifierhttps://www.honeywellpluggedin.com/air-purifiers/shop/honeywell-true-hepa-allergen-remover to keep your home’s air as clean and safe as possible. The true HEPA filter captures up to 99.97% of microscopic airborne particles, such as dust, pollen, and pet dander, that pass through the filters (that is as small as 0.3 microns–250x smaller than the width of a human hair!)
Always use a nylon shower curtain liner – Allergy sufferers are told to shower often to remove pollen and pet dander from their bodies. But the phthalate chemicals in vinyl shower curtains off-gas with humidity and heat, and also attract mold and mildew. Replace your vinyl liner with a nylon shower curtain liner.
Watch out for indoor mold – Mold is a huge trigger for allergies and asthma, and it’s more prevalent than you realize. Watch for mold in the dishwasher and refrigerator pan which can build up quickly and with very little warning; on your air conditioning system; and on any wood, paper or cotton materials that sit in water for too long.
Freeze stuffed toys – Your child’s favorite stuffed animals can harbor dust mites which can trigger allergies and asthma. Freeze all stuffed toys for 24 hours in a Ziploc bag to prevent buildup at least once a month.
Caution with sunscreen – We’re told to lather up in sunscreen when going outside for extended periods of time, especially during allergy season, when the sun is the strongest. But unfortunately, not only will the outdoor pollen get you wheezing, sneezing and itching; so too can that sunscreen. Always look for products that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to be safe and reduce your chances of a photoallergic reaction.
Keep the outside world from coming in – Always take off your shoes before going indoors, and keep all outdoor tools and toys in a garage or shed. If not, you will be dragging in the outdoor dirt and pollen into you living area, and provoking allergies and asthma.

Angelina College’s Davis Named Second Team All-American

Gary Stallard

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June 9, 2016

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Angelina College’s Davis Named Second Team All-American

Taylor_Davis_1_Enhanced — Angelina College’s Taylor Davis, a Nederland High School product, recently earned 2nd Team All-American honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for her work during the 2016 season. Davis also earned 1st Team All-Region honors following a season in which she established the individual single-season home run record with 17. (AC Press photo by Gary Stallard)

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced this week that Angelina College’s Taylor Davis has been named second Team All-American.

The latest honor caps quite a rookie season for the freshman from Nederland. Not only did Davis earn 1^st Team All-Region honors, but the slugging designated player broke the individual single-season home run record at Angelina College with 17 round-trippers – tops among Region XIV hitters.

Davis finished the season with a .357 batting average, a .702 slugging percentage and 51 runs batted in.

Davis posted four multi-home run games throughout the season, helping lead the Lady Roadrunners into the conference tournament.

Davis’ place on the list makes her the third Lady Roadrunner softball player in the past three years to earn All-American honors under coaches Mark and Barbi Mattson. She was a member of the Beaumont Enterprise Gold team while playing for Nederland High School.

Davis’ parents are Robin and Bill Davis of Nederland.

The e-mail address for Angelina College’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

Community Calendar Of Events This Week

Grace Baldwin

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June 8, 2016

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CROCKETT AREA

179th Houston County & Davy Crockett Days

Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Come out to wish the oldest county in Texas a happy 179th birthday and stay to enjoy Davy Crockett Days. The day will be filled with sites to visit, while honoring our county.

Free admission.

Located:

Brewer Park at W. Goliad near the Depot Museum

LUFKIN

Sunshine Golf Pre-Tournament Party & Sunshine

Friday, June 10, 6:30 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Sunshine Golf Tournament is hosted by the Volunteer Services Council to benefit the Lufkin State Supported Living Center.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Lynn Hopper at 936-853-8262.

Located:

Crown Colony Country Club and Crown Colony

Tee It Up For Teachers Golf Tournament

Monday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce for the 9th annual Tee It Up For Teachers Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13th. Funds from the tournament provide training opportunities for Angelina County teachers from the county’s six independent school districts.The goal is to work with the public schools in helping secure the additional needed resources for educating local children.

Lunch will be served on the course. Beer, soda and water as well as snacks are available on the course throughout the day.

The day concludes with hors d’oeuvres, golfer awards, and door prize drawings.
Please note that because there will be a full scramble format, team scoring will apply.

Located:

Crown Colony Country Club | 900 Crown Colony Dr.

Date/Time Information:

Monday, June 13th
11:00am | Lunch
12:00pm | Shotgun Start
5:00pm | Awards & Door Prizes

Crossroad Baptist Church Submerged Vacation Bible School

Friday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Children who have completed K-6th grade are welcome to join this three day long “Submerged” Vacation Bible School. Kids will get to participate in Bible related activities, crafts, music, and more.

Free admission. Registration will be held Friday, but anyone can register early by calling 936-875-2810 any day this week from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located:

Crossroad Baptist Church, 5714 Old Union Rd, Lufkin, Texas 75904

NACOGDOCHES

Blueberry Bluegrass Concert In The Park

Friday, June 10, 6-10 p.m.

The concert is free, family friendly, and presented by Rex Perry Autoplex. There will be four bluegrass bands from Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. It is a part of the Texas Blueberry Festival. We’ll have vendors with delicious food and cold drinks.

Free admission. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Located:

Festival Park Downtown Nacogdoches, 507 S. Pecan Street

27th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival

Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The 27th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival is presented by TIPTON Ford Lincoln. The Texas Blueberry Festival is a day-long celebration of the annual blueberry harvest. As the only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas, this delicious annual event attracts more than 19,000 people to downtown Nacogdoches. It offers a day of blueberry inspired food and drinks, music by several local bands, and more.

Located:

Downtown Nacogdoches.

SFA Summer Movie Series

Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

The Student Activities Association at Stephen F. Austin State University hosts a Summer Movie Series on Tuesday nights and Wednesday afternoons. While the community is always welcome, the summer is designed for families and children! Join at the Baker Pattillo Student Center 2nd Floor Theater Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for a show!

*Cash Only Concessions available : $1 items and $2 combo pack (drink, popcorn and a candy).
Tickets available: day of, 1 hour prior till showtime.

For sponsorships or registration, visit pdga.com

Located:

Baker Pattillo Student Center 2nd Floor Theater, SFA Vista Drive, Nacogdoches

Makerspace: Scratch Coding and Games

Thursday, June 9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Coding isn’t just for computer geeks! Learn the basics of coding with fun and interactive projects. Create and test your own games. Ages 10 years and up. Please register by June 8.

Free admission but registration is required.

Located:

Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches Chess Club

Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

All skill level and ages welcome. Please bring your board and pieces. We will have an informal time of playing chess and meeting new friends in the process. The Nacogdoches Chess Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month.

Free admission.

Located:

First Christian Church 702 N. Mound St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Escape the Heat

Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The meeting room will be open for two hours to give families a respite from the heat! Bring the whole family for board games, Xbox, and Legos. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.

Free admission.

Located:

Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches

Adult Art Series

Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m.

Join us for a creative outlet for grown-ups where we focus on the process of creating instead of the product. Each session will focus on a different project or technique. Ages 18 years & up.

Please register by the day before the class. Free Admission.

Located:

Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches

If you would like to see your event published in this calendar, email info@texasforestcountryliving.com

Texas Forestry Museum To Host Summer Camp

Grace Baldwin

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June 8, 2016

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Texas Forestry Museum To Host Summer Camp

Looking for a fun summer camp for your older kids? The Texas Forestry Museum will be hosting its newest camp Leopold League!

Leopold League is a camp for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders and is on June 20th – June 24th from 9 am – noon. The camp takes place at the museum and teaches kids about habitats, adapations, how to dissect an owl pellet, tree management, and more!

The last day to sign up for Leopold League is Friday, June 17th. The museum will host two other summer camps in July, Timber Tots and Summer Sylvans, for younger children. For more information about the camps, dates, and fees call Kaitlin Wieseman at 936-632-9535 or visit our website at www.treetexas.com.

The Texas Forestry Museum, a private non-profit organization, is located at 1905 Atkinson Dr. in Lufkin. We are open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except major holidays. For more information on the Texas Forestry Museum and its scheduled events, please call 936-632-9535.

Angelina College Basketball Holding ‘Elite’ Clinic Camp Open to Girls and Boys Ages 14-18

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Gary Stallard

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June 8, 2016

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Angelina College Basketball Holding ‘Elite’ Clinic Camp Open to Girls and Boys Ages 14-18

Having already conducted a camp geared toward younger players, Angelina College head basketball coach Kyle Manary and his staff are holding a skills development clinic designed to prepare high-school aged hoopsters for the upper levels of the sport.

Manary will hold the three-day “Angelina Elite Camp” for male and female players ages 14-18 from June 20-22 at Angelina College.

“Our goal is that every player leave understanding what high level College and NBA/WNBA basketball is all about,” Manary said in a released statement.” Each group will have their “position specific” time and then we will combine all of the groups to show them how their individual work fits into the team. Every single player will leave our Elite Camp with the drills and knowledge that I have taught to over 120 NBA players and over 100 Division I College All-Americans. Each group will be divided into guards, wings and bigs. We will teach each group to master their position individually then within team concepts.”

The cost of the camp is $75 for all three days. Campers are responsible for their own lunches.

Skills addressed include ball handling, passing, floaters, weak-hand development, NBA ball screen reads, positional game shooting, one-on- one NBA/WNBA moves, three-on- three spacing and playing off penetration, among others.

Players are encouraged to bring their own basketballs, shoes, a reversible jersey, shorts and whatever else he or she would bring for a gym workout.

Each day’s schedule will follow the format listed below:

 9-11 a.m. – Guards/Wings

 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Bigs

 3-5 p.m. – Combination work with guards, wings and bigs

Manary, whose basketball background includes working with and developing more than 120 NBA players such as Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and others, will offer a free advanced-skills clinic from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the old gymnasium on the Angelina College campus. Manary also worked with the Dallas Mavericks and spent time as a Division I assistant coach.

Manary has asked all who plan to attend to contact him at kmanary25@hotmail.com.

The e-mail address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.

3 Easy Ways to Celebrate Strawberries this Summer

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June 8, 2016

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3 Easy Ways to Celebrate Strawberries this Summer

What more delicious way to enjoy summer than with one of the season’s most popular fruits?

From family outings to strawberry-inspired gifts, here are some great ideas for celebrating summer from the discount experts at Dollar General.

Find a Local Strawberry Farm

Plan a family outing by finding a local strawberry farm and spending the afternoon picking fresh strawberries. Make it a fun-filled day by packing a picnic lunch with some of your favorite snacks. Add your newly-picked strawberries to yogurt for a sweet dessert or toss some into a salad for a farm-fresh, delicious meal.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Celebrate an entire day cooking meals using strawberries as the key ingredient in every recipe. Prepare strawberry pancakes for breakfast, make strawberry milkshakes as a delicious (and even healthful) snack and brew a batch of strawberry lemonade. Search easy recipes online or access DG Easy Meals for simple ideas on how to plan your strawberry-themed meals.

Strawberry Gifts

Not only do strawberries taste great, but they smell great too. You can show someone you care by creating a gift basket of strawberry-themed goodies. Search for strawberry-scented shampoo and conditioner, air fresheners and strawberry flavored candy and snacks at your local retail store. Decorate the basket with pink and red tissue paper and ribbon as a simple, final touch.

Strawberries taste extra delicious in the warmer months. Celebrate the season by incorporating the yummy, nutritious fruit into every meal.

Summer Car Care Tips to Keep Your Car in Great Condition

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June 8, 2016

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Summer Car Care Tips to Keep Your Car in Great Condition

For many drivers, the summer is the time of year when your tires hit the pavement most, and car care doesn’t take a vacation. Be sure your car is ready for all that mileage.

“A car that`s well-maintained is safer, cheaper to run, more reliable and can be worth more money at resale time,” says Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader.

To help, Autotrader editors are sharing “Simple Summer Car Care Tips” to get your car in tip-top shape for the busy driving season ahead:

• Wash and wax your car thoroughly. If you can afford it, have it professionally detailed. Direct sunlight can cause a car’s finish to become dull, but a thorough washing and waxing can also help keep your car’s paint and clear coat looking good.

It’s tempting to run the car through an automated car wash, but those big revolving brushes can dull the finish over time. If you’re not allowed to wash your car at home due to regional laws or neighborhood rules, seek out a good drive-thru wash and hand wax instead.

• Check and set your car’s tire pressure to the level specified in your owner’s manual or on the driver’s door sill. As temperatures warm up, the air in your tires can expand and that might impact the way the car handles.

Be sure not to over-inflate the tires. While low tire pressure can cause the tire to heat up if it’s not rolling down the road properly, extreme over inflation can cause a blowout in high temperatures. If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, take your car to a shop like Big-O Tires, Sears Auto Center or Firestone Auto Care Center — those kinds of chains will usually do it for free.

• Have a qualified mechanic do a visual inspection under the hood. If you’re comfortable doing this yourself, check for worn belts or hoses and make sure your coolant (sometimes called anti-freeze) isn’t too old. Coolant lasts a long time, but keeping track of when it was last changed, especially in older cars, can help you avoid overheating as the temperatures gradually climb.

For more tips for keeping your vehicle in great shape whether it’s hot, cold, or rainy can be found at www.Autotrader.com.

For better driving all season long, make sure your summer to-do list includes cleaning and maintaining your car.

How to Cook Like a Professional Chef at Home

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June 8, 2016

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How to Cook Like a Professional Chef at Home

Every home baker or chef has asked the same question at some point: why don’t my cakes or dishes look and taste like the ones from my favorite restaurant? The answer: culinary professionals know secrets and tricks that most home chefs don’t.

Some of these are simple and easy to adopt in your kitchen.

Position Wisely

Pans should be as close to the center of your oven as possible for even cooking. And don’t allow pans to touch oven walls or each other.

It’s all about air flow and circulation. Place pans on different racks if you are cooking in them concurrently and align them so they are slightly offset (but close to the center of each rack), to allow heated air to circulate nicely.

Avoid Cold Ingredients

Avoid using cold eggs because mixtures with them won’t emulsify properly. Don’t use hard, cold butter. Softened butter is better for leavening baked goods and creating an airy, tender texture. And when cooking with it, cold butter won’t melt consistently to flavor vegetables and you often wind up scalding it in the pan.

Avoid Substitutions

Use exactly what a recipe lists. For example, if a recipe specifies sugar, use white granulated sugar. Brown sugar or raw sugar doesn’t have the same consistency as granulated sugar. And substitutions like agave or maple syrup don’t have the same chemistry and will impact the science behind the recipe.

If a recipe calls for butter, using something else, particularly something artificial, will color the flavor. Imitation butter sprays are chock full of additives and artificially-flavored oils that just don’t taste like the real thing. Always use real, natural ingredients.

“I’ve been around long enough to live through the evolution of butter to margarine and the eventual discoveries of trans fats and their impact to our health that has brought people back to butter,” says Doug Foreman, creator of the new Biem butter sprayer and founder of Beanitos and Guiltless Gourmet. “Seems like eventually science always discovers natural is better.”

Get Precise

Weigh your ingredients using a proper kitchen scale. And learn how to measure teaspoons and tablespoons correctly.

Cooking and baking are sciences and art, so small changes and little tricks can make a big difference in the finished products.

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