Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
Texas A&M’s Beef Cattle Short Course returns Aug. 4-6 in Bryan-College Station, offering top-tier training, demonstrations, and updates on critical beef industry issues.
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Month: May 2025
![May 20, 1873: The Day Blue Jeans Were Born [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jeans-blue-jeans-1.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "May 20, 1873: The Day Blue Jeans Were Born [VIDEO]")
May 20, 1873: The Day Blue Jeans Were Born [VIDEO]
A look back at the day Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received the patent for blue jeans, launching a fashion revolution with the creation of the iconic Levi’s 501®.
Read More![Sergeant Reckless: America’s Greatest War Horse [VIDEO]](https://i3.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Reckless.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Sergeant Reckless: America’s Greatest War Horse [VIDEO]")
Sergeant Reckless: America’s Greatest War Horse [VIDEO]
During the Korean War, a small but fearless horse named Reckless defied her instincts and charged into danger, becoming the only horse in U.S. history to earn the rank of staff sergeant.
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Texas Native Johnnie D. Hutchins Honored for Heroism in WWII
Johnnie D. Hutchins of Eagle Lake, Texas, gave his life in WWII saving his ship and crewmates. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism.
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Perspective in Tough Times: History Shows We Can Endure
This article offers perspective on modern challenges by comparing them to the hardships faced by those born in 1900, providing encouragement and context.
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