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A Guide to the State Symbols of Texas

November 9, 2022 | By John O. Lumpkin

Texas Fishing 101: A Beginners Guide to the Freshwater Fisheries of Texas

October 20, 2021 | By Dan Oko

The numbers don’t lie. With nearly 7,000 named lakes in Texas and nearly 190,000 miles of river, not to mention stock tanks and ponds on private property, freshwater fishing in the state offers tons of fun and a lifetime of challenges.

The Legend of the Guadalupe Bass, the State Fish of Texas

December 24, 2020 | By Dan Oko

5 State Symbols to See This Summer

July 8, 2019 | By By Anna-Kay Reeves

Though bluebonnet season has wilted to a close, the summer is still full of opportunities to see the state’s identifying flora and fauna.

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