Author: Harvey Stuessel

Wildfires Across The Texas Panhandle Force Residents To Evacuate, Seek Shelter

Wildfires Across The Texas Panhandle Force Residents To Evacuate, Seek Shelter

Feb 27, 2024 |

As four wildfires ravage the Panhandle cities of Canadian, Fritch, and Glazier, nearly 5,000 residents have been ordered to shelter in place, with evacuation efforts hindered by blocked roads. The largest fire, Smokehouse Creek, has burned over 230,000 acres, prompting officials to close highways and direct residents to seek refuge at Canadian High School. With strong winds and dry conditions persisting, firefighters are battling the blazes, which have already consumed vast areas of land in the region.

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Cool-Season Crops Doing Well Thanks To Fall Rain

Cool-Season Crops Doing Well Thanks To Fall Rain

Feb 27, 2024 |

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts report that cool-season crops like leafy greens, carrots, cabbage, and onions are yielding well due to favorable weather conditions following last year’s mild and wet fall. Despite some disease issues from recent rains, South Texas producers are seeing average to above-average yields, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley. Producers in other regions, such as the Winter Garden area, are also experiencing positive outcomes, with crops like spinach and cabbage showing steady growth and good yields.

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Buccaneers Eye First Team Berth At NJCAA Division I National Tournament

Buccaneers Eye First Team Berth At NJCAA Division I National Tournament

Feb 27, 2024 | ,

After a challenging fall season with only four players, the Blinn College women’s golf team is gearing up for a promising spring campaign with a revamped roster of six golfers. Head coach David Johnson is optimistic about the team’s potential, especially with the addition of returning sophomore Natalie Peebles and international transfer Rattanavarin “Pai” Tassaneetipagorn. With a mix of experienced players and talented newcomers, the Buccaneers are aiming to make their mark and secure a spot in the national tournament.

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Trump, Biden To Visit Texas In Competing Border Trips Thursday

Trump, Biden To Visit Texas In Competing Border Trips Thursday

Feb 26, 2024 | ,

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit Texas border towns on Thursday, with Biden heading to Brownsville to meet with U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement, and Trump visiting Eagle Pass. The visits come amid a contentious political landscape, with border security emerging as a key issue for both parties ahead of the March 5 primary. Biden is expected to push for a bipartisan border security agreement, while Trump’s campaign criticizes Biden for “chasing” them to the border, highlighting the significance of border policy in Texas and national politics.

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Charting The Path For Industrial Hemp In Texas And Beyond

Charting The Path For Industrial Hemp In Texas And Beyond

Feb 26, 2024 |

Dr. Russ Jessup, Ph.D., and his team at Texas A&M AgriLife Research are pioneering the future of hemp cultivation, focusing on developing cultivars that thrive in Texas’ heat and meet legal requirements. Their research aims to unlock the full potential of hemp, not only for CBD production but also as a sustainable source for bioproducts like plastics and pesticides. With groundbreaking discoveries and a commitment to innovation, they’re positioning Texas A&M as a leader in hemp research and cultivation.

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