Christmas birds are singing: You can help count ‘em

A popular Christmas carol refers to four calling birds, three French hens, two turtledoves and a partridge in a pear tree. The Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count is about to begin. What birds will you see?

WINTER COLD DOESN’T DIMINISH ZEBRA MUSSEL THREAT

Eliminating these invasive pests from your boat to prevent their spread becomes more difficult during the winter months as cooler temperatures can help zebra mussels to survive longer. To learn more about how to stop the spread, click the photo.

BRAZOS BASIN ROUNDUP FOR DECEMBER

There's plenty to do in the Brazos River basin during the holidays and throughout the month of December. This month, you can visit a tree lighting, enjoy a historic home tour or even ice skate! Here’s a roundup of events in December throughout the basin:

Want to catch a rainbow trout? Several opportunities await

Cold – or at least cool – weather fishing opportunities in Texas will feature an annual favorite in many Texas reservoirs, rivers and ponds, as rainbow trout will be stocked in locations throughout the Brazos River basin and beyond.