TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

Granger SLOW. Water slightly stained; 72 degrees; 0.18 feet above pool. Black bass are fair on crankbaits fished up river around timber. Crappie are fair on jigs fished over structure and standing timber. White bass are good on slab spoons fished over main lake humps and ridges.

SELECT TEAM

Buzz Elite 2L12 softball team is in Oklahoma this week participating in the diamond bracket of the “Road to the Show” tournament. They are shown here at a pre-game party at Celebration Station. The first girl on the left is Jaylee Beathard, one of the pitchers.

Super Elite Team

Rockdale’s girls double team of Julie Bartsch (L) and Yolianna Castillo (R) were named to the 2023 Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Team for 3A tennis. The award recognizes student athletes across the state for their exemplary athletic achievement in tennis.

Eagles recognized for district awards

MILANO—The following players earned All-District recognition in District 27-2A baseball for their performances in 2023. Making the first team were Josh Millar and Andreas Rueles. Jackson Reyes was voted to the second team, with honorable mentions going to Taylor Wall and Anthony Valadez.

Lady Tigers earn All-District honors

District 19-AAA announced the All-District softball team and Rockdale High School was represented by the following Lady Tigers: First Team—Izabella Delgadillo. Second Team—Laylee Lankford. Honorable Mention— McKena Lopez.

Thorndale claims two MVPs awards

THORNDALE—The Bulldogs’ strong seasons earned several All-District honors for 2023 in District 27-2A. BULLDOGS— In baseball, Luke Merz was selected as the district’s Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote.

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT

SLOW. Water slightly stained; 72 degrees; 0.04 feet below pool. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits fished over hydrilla. Crappie are good fishing 1/32 ounce jigs over cover in 6-15 feet of water. White bass are fair on crankbaits trolled over main lake road beds.

Ask the Motor Medics

The Under the Hood Show Dear Motor Medics, There’s smoke coming from near my steering wheel at times right out of the column. It’s not a lot of smoke but I can see it and smell it and it scares me.

Rockdale High School Awards Program

Rockdale High School Awards Program

RHS trio earns first-team honors

District 19-3A picks were made public this week with the Rockdale Tigers having three named to the first team—Blaydn Barcak, Mario Casarez and Cruz San Migel.