June 1

Free Fishing Day in Texas returns this Saturday, June 1, allowing residents and visitors to fish in public waterways across the state without needing a fishing license. This annual event, held on the first Saturday in June, encourages Texans to embrace the outdoors, prepare their fishing gear, and enjoy fishing with family and friends.

Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 157 positive COVID-19 cases, with 88 recoveries and now 13 related deaths. Cass County has a total of 32 with 27 recoveries and 1 death. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reports 111 positive cases at the Barry B. Telford Unit. Miller County has 49 total cases, 7 active positive cases, 757 negative results, 41 recovered, 1 death. (

I know you have that big fat winning lottery ticket burning a hole in your pocket but the Texas Lottery Claim Centers have been closed due to the "Rona" right? Well, worry no more, the plan is to reopen the claim centers, by appointment only, on June 1.