Month: April 2024

Public Blasts Texas Agencies, Regulators For Poor Communication And Oversight At Wildfire Hearings

A Texas legislative committee investigating the deadly Panhandle wildfires criticized state agencies and regulators for poor communication, hinting at potential legal changes. The hearings revealed long-standing frustrations among Panhandle residents regarding utility and oil company accountability, with a fallen power line being identified as the cause of the Smokehouse Creek fire. Despite frustrations, there is hope for policy changes to prevent future wildfires, with utility companies expressing willingness to cooperate.

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New Modeling App To Assist Farmers In Forecasting

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is developing an integrated decision support system (IDSS) to help agricultural producers forecast potential cropping conditions and economic results. Led by Dr. Raghavan Srinivasan, the team aims to provide farmers with insights on possible outcomes based on factors like weather, market prices, and production costs, helping them plan and mitigate risks. The IDSS, named ECO-HAWQS@Farm, will offer a user-friendly interface and is being tested with growers in Texas and Oregon to ensure its effectiveness in real-world farming scenarios.

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National Gardening Month: Time To Clean Your Garden — Or Start One

April is National Gardening Month, a perfect time for beginners to start with a small plot and for experienced gardeners to expand their gardens. Larry Stein, a horticulture specialist, advises planting what you like and offers tips for pruning, fertilizing, caring for roses, battling pests, and sowing warm-season annual ornamental seeds. Stein also suggests starting spring cleaning in the garden by weeding, mulching, and rejuvenating beds, while cautioning about the quality of new soil purchases to avoid introducing weeds or diseases.

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Boozy’s Big Day Highlights Offensive Showcase As Blinn Sweeps Twin Bill From San Jacinto-South

Blinn College softball bounced back from a recent loss with an impressive doubleheader sweep against San Jacinto College-South. Led by strong pitching performances and a potent offense, the Buccaneers secured 9-1 and 12-0 victories, showcasing resilience and teamwork. With this sweep, head coach Rick Church approaches a milestone 1,000 career wins, highlighting the team’s longstanding success in intercollegiate athletics.

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