Month: January 2024

Statewide Workshops To Connect New Rural Landowners With Natural Resource Personnel

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is organizing a series of free workshops across the state to assist new rural landowners in connecting with valuable land management resources and agencies. These workshops, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, aim to address the unique needs and goals of these landowners. With a focus on education and collaboration, these workshops provide valuable insights and foster community-building among both landowners and natural resource agency personnel.

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Feb. 7 One Op Webinar Focuses On Social Security Disability Benefits

Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp on February 7th for a free webinar on Social Security and disability benefits from 10-11:30 a.m. This informative event, featuring Rhonda Romero from the Social Security Administration, will cover key topics like Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, offering valuable insights and updates on program requirements for 2024. Participants can earn up to 1 1/2 continuing education credits for various professional programs by attending this session.

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Texas Ranchers Urged To Remove Livestock From Low-Lying Areas

Emergency management officials in Texas are urging landowners in five counties, including Liberty, Victoria, Montgomery, Lavaca, and Calhoun, to relocate their livestock from flood-prone areas due to the threat of imminent flooding caused by excessive rainfall upstream over the past three days. The runoff from heavy rain is expected to continue, potentially leading to moderate-to-major flood stages in various Texas rivers. To report weather-related damage, residents can use the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT), which helps emergency management officials assess damages and resource needs, although it does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

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