Now is the time to winterize your boat
By HANK PARKER Lakecaster Correspondent
      For many anglers and boat owners, the onset of winter means an end to the boating season. As temperatures continue to drop around the country, it is now time to start thinking about the final preparations that will guarantee your next season starts off on the right track.
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Deer kill
      DAELON WARDEN, 11, of Kirbyville, killed this seven-point buck Nov. 3. Daelon is the son of Don and Mary Warden of Kirbyville.
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Fall deer kills
     Courtesy Photo JUSTIN LEWIS, 13, of Jasper killed his eight point, 156 pound deer Nov. 4 on Springhill Road private property. He is the son of Roshal and Deena Mooney.
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Increased state park funding brings positive changes
      Christmas came early this year to dozens of state parks throughout Texas, thanks to lawmakers and voters who gave a strong thumbs-up to more funding for parks. That's good news for families planning a state park outing during the upcoming holiday season.
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Sam Rayburn Fishing Report
By GORDON MCBRIDE
      This month will be greatly effected by the weather so your fishing should be adjusted accordingly. As this is being written, the lake level is steady at 1.40' low. The water temperature is in the mid 60's early in the morning. We have a good inside and outside grass line. Inside line is at 4' with...
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Spanish course offered in central Texas
      The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering a hunter education course in Spanish designed for hunters of all ages on Dec. 15-16 at Cabela's in Buda. The course will not only benefit current hunters who speak Spanish, but for Spanish-speakers considering the activity for the first time, it'...
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