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New to this platform and web forums in general (other than discord). But uh- i was at Lake Ray Roberts beach yesterday and found this strangely shaped rock in the water that i think might be a sponge or coral due to the abnormal tiny holes in it. I’m no paleontologist but i know that the area used to be underwater, so it would make sense. If anyone can identify these photos, it would be a huge favor (and if you have discord i might draw your fav dino as a reward-) (btw, the fossil’s about 3/4ths the size of my hand, and i’m 5’11.)

I found this rock a couple months ago in a small community in Denton County, Texas. I think it could be a fossil rib bone or some other kind of fossil bone. I was originally thinking it was a manatee rib bone, but after more research I started to doubt the possibility of it being a manatee...and I'm pretty sure you can't find fossil manatee bones in Texas. Anyone know what this is?Is it just a rock or an actual fossil?

A couple of relatively nice Oxytropidoceras sp ammonites I found on a spring hunt with the Dallas Palaeontological Society to Oliver Creek in Denton County, Texas a couple of years ago.

I found this "Fossil" at about 30' below ground level. It looks just like a bone to me. The bone joint/socket is very obvious and also the bone marrow cavity. But, I think "mainstream" would consider this fossil way to old to be a bone. way to old to be a bone. Does anyone know what it might be?

Greetings from North Texas. My name is Yoni coming in from Justin, TX. I've very recently decided on exploring the passion of fossil hunting. Thus far, I have seen a number of small successes in my collecting. To date, I've only been panning local creek beds and simply walking though potential beds. My collection is small, but ever growing. I was wondering if there was anyone living in the area (roughly 1 - 2 hours of Denton Co. - Justin, TX) that would be interested in taking on an 'apprentice' or just a general friend to discuss, explore and teach some of the techniques needed for proper hunting/ prospecting. I am still studying, but reading versus application is obviously very different. I've always found hands on learning to be more advantageous to my growth As you would imagine, I'm VERY weary of trying to excavate anything more than an Ammonite or like, as I do not want to comprise any site or finds. Should you be in the area and willing to get together, please message me or respond to this post. Perhaps we could set up some time to meet and talk. Should you be willing or needing, I have no problem even just observing and assisting you in anyway you may need. Also, I would like to send out a general 'thank you' to all those I've met here on the forum and for the virtual guidance to date. It is truly appreciated. My best to you and yours, Yoni