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Pottsboro Senior Center

NOW SERVING LUNCH!

Lunches provided by:

Meals on Wheels of Texoma

Open to all Senior's 60+

Held at the Pottsoboro Area Library
104 N. Main, Pottsoboro, TX

Tuesday-Wednesday - Thursday
10 am - 1 pm
(lunch served at 11:30)

Limited Seating

Programs, Games and Activities
Call for lunch reservations:
903-463-1711
Sponsored by:
Lake Texoma Rotary, City of Pottsboro, Meals on Wheels of Texoma
Pottsboro Area Library and TCOG's Area Agency on Aging
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Lake Texoma Events

May 29 - June 1 - 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival

May 29 - June 1 - Magnolia Festival, Durant, OK

June 1 -

Pottsboro community Yard Sale

Sunset Cruise, Island Girl leaves Lighthouse Marina, 7 pm

National Trails Day - a fascinating look at the beloved Road Runner, Eisenhower Park, 10 am

19th Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Tishomingo National Fish Hachery, 9 - 11 am

Willy Kick-It Band, Buffett Dinner, Pelican's Landing, Cedar Mills marina

June 5 -
First Wednesday Lunch, St. John the Apostle Episcopal church, 11:30 - 1 pm, phone in order 903-786-4339 hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, dessert, iced tea or coffee, $5 donation to benefit Summer Camp Scholarship Fund.

June 7 -
Sunset Cruise, Island Girl leaves Lighthouse Marina, 7 pm

June 8

Second Saturday, Hagerman NWR, Speaker Bruce Hysmith, TPWD Fisheries Biologist

Rock the Docks, Summer concert Series, Grandpappy Marina

Eisenhower Park, demystifies the mysterious Sounds of the Night,

The Enablers, Island Club, Highport Marina
John Allen Davis, American Legion Post 231, Steak Night

June 15

Thomas Martinez, Island Club, Highport Marina
Texoma on the Fly - fly fishing class, Eisenhower park, 9 am
2nd Annual "Anything Floats" Homemade Boat building contest, Little Mineral Marina, noon

June 22

Band American Legion Post 231, Steak Night
Fishing Lure & Tackle Sale, Mead, OK

June 28 - 30
Great Days of Service - We gather together Pottsboro Area

June 29

Texas Outdoor Family Workshop, Eisenhower State Park

Neil Davies, Island Club, Highport Marina

Texoma Weekly Circle - Sherman Chamber of Commerce, 7:45 AM, Hampton Inn, Sherman, TX (each Tuesday Morning)

The H.U.B, - Denison and Pottsboro Chamber 7:45 AM, Best Western Hotel & Suyites, Denison (each Wed. morning)

For dates, times & location and more Texoma area events...

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Michelle's Mortgage Minutes Blog....

Buying a Home? Get CreditSmart

June is National Homeownership Month, so it’s an appropriate time to ask: Have you ever thought about buying your own home? With mortgage rates near all-time lows, it may be the perfect time to get started.

Owning your own home can help you build a strong foundation for the future. It can bring financial security for your family and stability for your children. It creates community stakeholders who have a vested interest in their neighborhoods.
Read More...

Michelle Castle, Branch Manager image Guild Mortgage logo

NMLS 231122
1800 N. Travis, Suite. K | Sherman, Tx 75092

903-771-2617

An equal housing opportunity lender
Licensed in TX and OK,

Apply Online -
www.michellecastle.com

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Michael Canon, Owner-Installer
State License #8023

    7680 US Highway 377
    Collinsville, TX 76233
    Office: 903-420-3237

Emergency: 940-367-6631

michael@aerobicsunlimited.com
www.aerobicsunlimited.com

Voted Best of Texoma

6 years
in a row!

Chapin Title Company
620 N. Travis Street
Sherman, TX 75090
Call (903) 868-1415
Website

MySherDen buzz is a must read if you want to know what is going on in the Sherman Denison area!

Dwayne Wilder always finds fun and interesting things to write about, movie reviews, interviews, forums and more.

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Lake Texoma -

Playground of the Southwest

The 11th largest inland lake in the country, Lake Texoma spans the Texas/Oklahoma border just 75 miles north of Dallas and 121 miles south of Oklahoma City. Considered the "Playground of the Southwest", this huge, beautiful lake is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Southwest.

Come explore Lake Texoma with us!
more Lake Texoma information

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LAKE TEXOMA NEWS

Grant approved for NTRA runway expansion
Grayson County Commissioners approved a grant agreement between TXDOT Aviation and North Texas Regional Airport this morning. TXDOT Aviation will give NTRA $266,000 dollars to expand its runway north by about 38 acres.The county will chip in $26,000 for the project.

Airport Director Mike Shahan says the runway expansion will allow pilots more room when landing and will ensure that the airport can grow as needed.

Biologist Mauck to end 38-year career

By Ed Godfrey
Outdoors Editor
Sun December 16, 2007
Link
The fisheries biologist responsible for managing what is arguably Oklahoma's most important lake is retiring this month after 38 years with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Mauck is one of two men along with former fisheries biologist Jack Harper who were instrumental in developing the striped bass fishery at Lake Texoma, an economic engine that drives five southern Oklahoma counties.
read more....Striper247.com
http://www.stripers247.com/phpBB2/showthread.php?s=3fc2dabcb802303ab0a7f68550f8b9b4&t=10849
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June Tram Tours at Hagerman

Tram tours along Wildlife Drive at Hagerman NWR will be given at 10 am each Wednesday, at 10 am each Saturday except

June 8, and at 2 pm each Sunday in June. Tours are free of charge, however donations are welcome. Bring binoculars or borrow ours!

Reservations are recommended for the tours; just call the Refuge, 903 786 2826. Standbys are accepted if room is available at tour time
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BlueGreen Algae update:

The Grayson County Health Department Released a Blue Green Algae Update may 21, 2013 covering the historyDiscuss history of the issue, beginning with august 2011, describing the economic impact of actions taken by the TD-USACE in the summer/fall of 2011 forward, frame the nationwide issue of BGA in recreational waters of the United States and provide a situational awareness update. Read Report:BGA Update May 2013 presentation.pdf
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The Red River Noodling Shootout is scheduled June 1 at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.

Part of the Magnolia Festival, entries for the two-person team noodling tournament must be received by May 25.

Noodlers have 24 hours to catch flatheads by hand. The weigh-in will be at 6 p.m. at the Choctaw Event Center.

More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. There also will be competition in women's and youth divisions.

Entry fees are $50 per team for the main event and $25 for the women's and youth divisions only. For more information, call (580) 924-0848.
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John Scruggs selected as the Photographer of the Month by the Friends of Hagerman. You can see all of his fabulous entries on the photo gallery on the Friends of Hagerman Website http://www.friendsofhagerman.com/Gallery?pa813=140
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The Friends of Hagerman have received the very first Friends of the Year Award given by the US Fish & Wildlife Service Southwest Region! A huge thank you and congratualtions to all of the Friends and volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf of Hagerman NWR. Visit their website for events and volunteer opportunities. http://www.friendsofhagerman.com/Home
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May 19, 2013
Yak'n Aggie
Check out my newest kayak fishing video from last weekend on Lake Texoma. Paddling oar's, TeamHeineken and I paddled out to the island in front of Highport Marina and camped out looking to get into some topwater striper action. Fishing was tough but we managed to catch a few.
direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkQqUoNqFzs

video screen shot YakinAggie

Photo Striper Fishing May 2013 Lake Texoma

Fishing Report
May 18, 2013
JD Dorsey,Cross Creek Striper Guide Service

Fish are everywhere, but you have to find the ones feeding. I am using live bait, the choice of stripers, and getting limits each day. I did struggle a little yesterday, May 18, with 25-30 mph winds. I got my customers good fish, topped off with some real big fish.
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Fishing Report by Ed Godfrey
News OK, May 11, 2013
Striper fishing trip on Red River yields big haul
Thirty for Thirty for Thirty: Striper fishing trip on the Red River nets three 30-plus pound fish!

Norman O'Neal grew up fishing on the Red River. As a river striper guide below the Lake Texoma Dam in Denison, Texas, O'Neal has put clients on numerous big fish over the years.
But he's never had a day like Tuesday, when he and his best friend landed three 30-pound stripers within 30 minutes of each other.
Read more....http://newsok.com/striper-fishing-trip-on-red-river-yields-big-haul/article/3808912
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DON WALLACE TO APPEAR AT DUNCAN TACKLE SHOW

Don Wallace, longtime host of the Wallace Wildlife Show, will appear at the Duncan Fishing and Tackle Show.

The show is scheduled May 31-June 1 at the fairgrounds on SH 81. Admission is free.

Wallace will be selling items and signing autographs both days of the show. The show opens at noon on May 31 and lasts until 6 p.m.

Show hours on June 1 are 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. For information on being part of the tackle show, call Jerry Jolly at (580) 656-6181 or email rodsnlures@yahoo.com.
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Stargazer Sails Aboard the Compass Rose Begin May 10th
The night skies offer spectacular viewing of the stars on Lake Texoma. Add the adventure of sailing on the all wood, square sailed ship and it becomes a once-in-a-lifetme bucket list "must do"! Sails start at sunset (usually around 7:30 p.m.) and end LATE. First we enjoy a relaxing sail. Then we drop the anchor and guests receive fine desserts and beverage while being hosted to a discussion of what's currently happening in our section of the sky by Astronomer, Ron. Furnished with binoculars, you'll experience Stargazing first hand - breezes and all!

Space is limited so call 903-744-3825 and book TODAY! $125.00 per person
Limited to 10 persons per Stargazer
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BirdFest Texoma
May 3-5
Hagerman Wildlife Refuge
Birding & nature festival North Texas-style! Featuring David Allen Sibley and for photographers, Kathy Adams Clark and John English, AND The Raptor Project! Come out and bring the whole family to this exciting festival! Visit the website for more information and to sign up for special hikes, classes, and so much more!

Visit FriendsofHagerman.com for more information
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Finally!
New Development on Lake Texoma
It took 12 years, but recently a commemorative document celebrating the transfer of 600 acres of Lake Texoma shoreline to the City of Denison,Tx was signed. The city of Denison paid $1.8 million for the acreage which includes almost nine mile of shoreline. the city will in turn sell most of the property Shueler Development who intends to invest $215 million in infrastructure including restaurants, shops and homes.

In the press release, Mayor Jared Johnson said “This is one of the most significant events in Denison’s history and it will shape our future. It has been a complicated process. It literally took an act of Congress to make this project a reality.”

Schuler Development worked with federal and state officials for more than a decade to make this project happen. The

proposed development spurred the passage of the federal Water Resources Development Act of 2007, authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to sell land for improvement projects that provide for the conservation and development of water related resources. Before the sale could go through, the Corps of Engineers conducted a thorough environmental impact study

Schuyler Developlment will begin working with a multidisciplinary design tema which will include planners, architects, designers and coding experts to bring Preston Harbour Development to life.
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Adventure Texoma Outdoors
April 25, 2013

Fishing is getting easier and most fish are done spawning or will be real soon.

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Blue Water Guide Service
April 17, 2013

Fishing with big bait this morning!
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EverStart Series comes to Lake Texoma!

Hicks tops co-angler field in EverStart Texas Division
18.Apr.2013 by David A. Brown

POTTSBORO, Texas – Troy Lindner certainly knows how to make an entrance. The California pro had wanted to fish Texas waters for some time and in his Lone Star debut, he grabbed the day-one lead at the EverStart Series Texas Division tournament on Lake Texoma with a whopping 27 pounds, 8 ounces.
Results:
http://www.flwoutdoors.com/bassfishing/afs/tournament/2013/6964/lake-texoma-professional-results/

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New Exhibit at Sam Rayburn House
"Through the Years: Milestones in Preservation at the Sam Rayburn House Museum" explores the various milestones throughout the history of Sam Rayburn’s farm home beginning with the1914 purchase of 121 acres of land outside of

Bonham. It follows the home’s evolution from cherished family residence to house museum in accordance with Rayburn’s wishes for the home to become a place of learning.
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Every Day is Earth Day When You Recycle
Got a gas guzzler? Or a dead vehicle taking up garage space? In recognition of Earth Day, we invite our supporters to recycle your used vehicles to build homes in partnership with low-income families in Grayson County. We'll take just about anything with an engine that rolls: pickups, boats, school buses, tractors, and even cars.

In Grayson County, we have received close to two dozen vehicle donations since 2009, generating funds for eight different homes. Donating is fast and easy! Call 877.277.4344 or go to www.CarsforHomes.com. Thanks for putting your idle car back to work.
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Lakefest Regatta 2013
April 19 - 21

Begun a quarter century ago as the Easter Regatta, Lakefest was the first charity regatta in the United States. Today, it has grown to become one of the nation’s premiere sailing events and is still recognized as the largest inland charity regatta in the U.S.
Read more...
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Bizet, Carmen in a concert version
A Sherman Symphony Orchestra Presentation

The final concert of this thrilling season on April 27, 2013 is another audience favorite, Carmen: just the mention of her name gets the blood flowing! There has never before been a more seductive and memorable opera, filled with recognizable tunes. The SSO performs a concert version with a huge chorus, children's choir, and fabulous soloists. The projected text in English brings this incredible story to life. read more...
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Ground Breaking
Tanglewood Resort

The groundbreaking for a new 20,000 sq. ft. retail development at the entrance to Tanglewood was held April 4 in not so pleasant weather conditions but with big smiles all around. The new complex will be located just north of the pond at the entrance to Tanglewood Resort.

Designed with a Town Center look and feel, Tanglewood Crossing will open with five tenants - Tanglewood Real Estate Company, Chapin Title Company, Tranquility Spa and Salon, a mortgage company, and a health clinic.

Phase two will add dozens of one-story homes, some on the golf course. Construction has already begun and the owners are expecting phase one to be completed in less than five months.
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Extreme Weather on Earth and Beyond
Second Saturday - Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
April 13, 2013

Dr. David Baker, Austin College Associate Professor of Physics and Director of the Austin College Weather Station will present this special "weather report" for Second Saturday at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on April 13, 2013.

Second Saturday for youth, rocks, fossils and minerals.
Read more...
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After years of letter writing campaigns, begging and pleading, Pottsboro is getting its very own Brookshire's Grocery!

The Grand Opening is scheduled for March 20, 2013 at 10 AM.

The new store will feature a deli, meat market and gas station in a new state-of-the-art facility on the corner of Hwy 289 and Hwy 120.
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LAKE TEXOMA-Officials said it's safe for boaters to enjoy Lake Texoma but they need to be extra careful.

The Army Corps of Engineers' B.J. Parkey said despite last week's rainfall, Lake Texoma is still 4.5 feet shallower than usual this time of the year. But he's hoping they'll get more inflow from rainfall in the western counties in 30 days to bring lake levels back to normal by Memorial Day weekend.

"We urge boaters to be extremely cautious while out on the lake. Obviously there's a lot of foreign obstructions
that are now visible, above lake level or they're just right below sub surface," he said.
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Latest Zebra mussel test results reinforce need to protect Texas lakes
Press Release TPWD
March 13, 2013

ATHENS—The latest tests and monitoring looking for zebra mussels in North Texas lakes yielded mixed results.

While zebra mussel DNA was detected in Lakes Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville, Bridgeport and Bob Sandlin, no zebra mussel populations could be confirmed in Lewisville, Bridgeport or Bob Sandlin. Read more including links to instructional videos from TPWD
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Hagerman Names Photographer of the Month image Lake Texoma snow geese

By Friends of Hagerman
March 2013

March Photographer of the month Lee Hatfield
Find a virtual album of photographs taken at the Refuge featured on the Friends website, www.friendsofhagerman.com/Gallery, for the month.
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Fishing Report
image Lake Texoma fishing group

March 21
Chris Carey, Striper Guide
Six Old Geezers Fishing Report

Where to start??? Thanks to all of you who fished with us. The lake temps are up to lower to mid 50's and stripers are on the feed!

We have slabbed up sandies,caught fish on soft baits on structure,deadsticked,Dave even trolled a bit "shhh" and every afternoon we chased gulls...man what fun! On some days the last 2 weeks it's been a bad day to be a shad and the gulls have made it very easy to locate the schools. These schools that we know of are anywhere from tabletop to oil well point and Highport all the way west almost to annex. Overall lack of water has seemed to keep the fish mid lake a lot this year.
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Fishing Report
image boy striper fishing

March 16, 2013
Six Old Geezers Fishing Report
Spring Break - fishing with the grandkids

Bait wasn’t where I got it last time, but was gettin’ a few so kept throwin’ until I had almost enough.

Moved to another spot and threw just to “check it”...wish I’d decided to “check it” earlier...
Had as much in three throws as I did in all the others combined...oh well, live & learn...
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Fishing Report
Lake Texoma Striper Feb 2013

Bill Carey, Striper Express
Feb 14, 2013
Fishing is Great
This is the time of year where the weather is mild and the fish are monsters. Day after day our captains are pulling 10 lbs stripers out of our beautiful lake. The 20 pounders are not rare either. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime.
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Blue Water Striper Guide
James Allen
Feb 10, 2013

The fish have staged at the mouths of the rivers and they are holding there in pretty decent schools. Finding fish isn't a problem right now but they are only feeding hard, for short periods of the day. The rest of the time, the bite is kind of light. When they do turn on, it is about as fast as you can go.
http://www.texomastriperguidefishing.com/HomePage.html

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Adventure Texoma Outdoors
Lake Texoma Fishing Report
Jan 24, 2013

Michael Moore brought his 11 year old son Sam out to fish with me today. The fish were few and far between but we managed to boat three like this one. Sam's first Striper weighs about 14 lbs and we caught 2 more over 10 lbs but no wind and no clouds and no bird working made for tough fishing. I caught a limit of fish on Monday but no big ones so I guess it's just hit and miss but this is still the best time of year to get a big fish.
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Photo of Becky Goldsmith Quilting Artist

Austin College hosts art exhibit of Quilts
By Austin College
Feb 2, 2013

SHERMAN, TEXAS—Austin College will host the exhibit “My Life in Quilts (so far)” by artist Becky Goldsmith in Dennis Gallery of Betsy Dennis Forster Art Studio Complex, February 4 through March 15. read more
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Texoma Flight School Expanding
KTEN News
Jan 17, 2013

At the same air field near Lake Texoma where pilots trained during World War II, a new generation learns how to fly. "I was in high school when I see the airplane and think maybe I could be a pilot," says student pilot Barry Liu. Pilots in training from half a world away have found a home here as they earn their wings, and now the flight school has plans to expand. Read more http://www.kten.com/story/20618512/grayson-county-school-trains-new-pilots
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Lawler Selected Defensive Player of the Year

Strongside defensive end Justin Lawler of Pottsboro has been selected as the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year by the Associted Press and recieved first-team all-state honors. His size and speed allowed him to be both a defensive and offensive star at Pottsboro. As wide receiver Lawler caught 45 passes for 743 yards and twelve touchdowns on 46 catches. Defensivley, Lawler notched 124 tackles and 13 sacks en route to being named the 5-2A district MVP. When it came to special teams, he added two blocked punts. The six-foot five-inch 230 pound Lawler has committed to SMU.
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Local Restaurant recognized by Texas Monthly

Fulbelli's Texas Monthly photo

Texas Monthly describes Fulbellis as the "The only upscale restaurant (and piano bar to boot) in historic downtown Sherman serves up dishes like Maryland crab cakes with Cajun rémoulade and moist Cornish hen with maque choux. There are many seafood choices (almond-crusted trout, barbecue shrimp), and the Sunday brunch is especially fine. Bar." in their January 2013 issue.
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BirdFest Texoma

Registration for BirdFest Texoma will begin on January 1, 2013 for events set to take place at Hagerman NWR,
on Lake Texoma May 3 -5, 2013. The three-day birding and nature festival will feature nationally known author/illustrator/birding expert, David Allen Sibley, as well as Jonathan Wood’s Raptor Project, photography workshops, three days of field trips, nature walks and talk, programs for children and more. Descriptions of all events can be found at https://www.friendsofhagerman.com/festival
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All Aboard the C&E!
What is red and tan and rolls along the Auto Tour route at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge?

The C&E Express! The C&E (for donors Carlos and Eulalia Araoz) is the new all electric tram at Hagerman NWR on Lake Texoma. With maximum seating for 14, the tram was put into operation at Super Saturday, to the enjoyment of all who toured on it. The tram offers a great view and operates silently for minimum disturbance of wildlife.
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Grandpappy Point Marina brings home two awards.

Denison, TX – The Marina Association of Texas just concluded its 40^th Annual Conference in League City, TX and Grandpappy Marina on Lake Texoma left with two very prestigious awards
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TAPS Public Transit to open Major Park & Ride Facility at Midway Mall on Texoma Parkway in Sherman read press release...
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Has Several Regulation Changes, By Kathy Whaley, Refuge Manager

The 2012 version of the Federal Register was published on September 11th bringing several regulation changes to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Texoma. The purpose of the changes is to benefit both wildlife and visitors. The changes include:
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Bridging Transportation Needs Between Texas and Oklahoma
The Go Red River Project is a grant funded project to create a partnership between Texas and Oklahoma to assist students and employees who need transportation from state to state within the Texoma Area.
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Texoma area youth catches Lake Texoma junior record striper
Lone Star Outdoor News
If you think you have a new fish record, contact the Lake Texoma Fisheries Station at (903) 786-2389 or check TPWD's website. The categories for public waters include fly-fishing, rod and reel, bowfishing and unrestricted (other legal methods).
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