28-05-2025
C.A.S.T. hosts fishing events for kids with special needs
JEFFERSON, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — Catch a Special Thrill (C.A.S.T.) is bringing several fishing events for children with special needs to East Texas.
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C.A.S.T. is a nonprofit organization that held its first event in Eastern Washington in 1992. Since then, it has steadily grown. In 2025, C.A.S.T. is on pace to hold over 100 events across 26 states.
C.A.S.T. for Kids events pair children with special needs and their caretakers with community volunteers for a day of fishing.
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Local C.A.S.T. events include:C.A.S.T. for Kids – Lake O' the Pines – June 14C.A.S.T. for Kids – Lake Gladewater- May 31C.A.S.T. for Kids – Toledo Bend – September 7C.A.S.T. for Kids – Bringle Lake – October 4C.A.S.T. for Kids – Lake Tyler – October 18
More events can be found on the C.A.S.T website. Preregistration is required as space is 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
