Lavon News

Despite recent test results showing zebra mussel DNA to be present in several North Texas reservoirs, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials remain hopeful that the invasive aquatic species is still confined to Lake Texoma.

Zebra mussels are really Schutze's thing ; he likes his with saffron and a white-wine broth, though of late he's taken to the far more exotic variation with aquavit, tarragon and cream.

About 6 inches of rain fell into the Lavon watershed in January. The district said lake levels are rising after the recent wet weather, although it doesn't signal the end of the drought.

If you're looking for barbecue off the beaten path, you'll want to try Lavon, Texas and nearby Wylie.