Filings for Mid County May elections
      The following are filings for local elections on the May 10 ballot. Filing deadline was March 10. Incumbents are denoted by (I). City of Port Arthur District 1: Jack B. Chatman Jr.
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Angler riding trophy trout hot streak nails fifth fish over 30 inches
By MATT WILLIAMS OUTDOORS REPORTER
      The subject line in the email was so ridiculously impressive that it almost sounded suspicious. It read: "5 Trout, All Over 30 inches." The skeptic in me said trash it without looking. The fisherman inside told me to crack it open.
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Billboard honors Classic champ
      Alton Jones of Waco continues to be humbled by the experience of winning the 2008 Bassmaster Classic last February. In March, Jones and his family were invited to go to the White House in Washington, D.C. to visit with President George W. Bush.
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Home advantage pays off in TTBC
      It is not often that the hometown advantage plays a significant role in the outcome of a big league bass tournament. The 2008 Toyota Texas Bass Classic held April 18-20 at Lake Fork was different. Local knowledge paid off big time for bass pros Kelly Jordon, Lance Vick, David Smith and David Walk...
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