Author: Harvey Stuessel

Blinn’s Dusty Hart Named NJCAA DI ABCA/ATEC National Coach Of The Year

Dusty Hart, head baseball coach at Blinn College, has been named the 2024 American Baseball Coaches Association/ATEC National Coach of the Year for NJCAA Division I Baseball, marking his second time receiving this accolade. Hart, in his second season with Blinn, led the team to their first-ever national championship title, finishing with a 47-17 record. The award reflects the success of the entire team and coaching staff, highlighting the strong support and talent within the Blinn College baseball program.

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Wheat Harvest Struggling Across The State

The 2024 Texas wheat harvest faced challenges due to varying weather conditions across the state, with areas experiencing heavy rains, hail, and drought affecting yield and quality. AgriLife Extension agronomists reported that while some regions, like the South Plains and Panhandle, had better conditions, others, such as the Blackland region and East Texas, suffered significant losses due to storms and hail. Overall, the harvest was delayed, and yields were lower than expected, reflecting the impact of weather extremes on agriculture in the state.

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South Texas Needs Rain. Tropical Storm Alberto Didn’t Deliver Enough.

The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas faced anticipated heavy rains from Tropical Storm Alberto, which ultimately fell short of expected levels, offering some relief to flood concerns but failing to significantly replenish critically low reservoirs like Falcon and Amistad. Compounded by Mexico’s drought-induced water shortages, the region’s agricultural and municipal sectors are grappling with dire water scarcity, impacting crops like citrus and creating logistical challenges for water delivery to communities. Despite recent rainfall providing temporary soil moisture, substantial recovery of reservoir levels hinges on potentially severe hurricane events akin to those seen in 2010, highlighting ongoing vulnerability to water deficits in the area.

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Ronny Jackson, Wesley Hunt Face Campaign Ethics Probes Over Private Club Membership

U.S. Reps. Ronny Jackson and Wesley Hunt are under scrutiny for allegedly using campaign funds to cover private club memberships, which may violate federal campaign finance rules. Jackson spent nearly $12,000 on Amarillo Club membership since 2020, while Hunt reportedly spent over $74,000 at the Post Oak Hotel’s Oak Room club between April 2022 and January 2024. The Office of Congressional Ethics has forwarded the investigation reports to the House Ethics Committee, where both lawmakers face scrutiny over the expenditures.

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