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Texas Dairy Production Faring Well Despite Setbacks, Processing Limits
Texas dairy producers are experiencing better prices and improving market conditions as the economy continues to emerge from the pandemic, but processing limitations are holding them back, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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Is Texas Headed Toward Another Blackout? Did The Legislature Fix The Power Grid? Here Are Answers To Your Questions About The Grid.
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The state’s grid operator indicated that conditions are improving and said that power outages to residents are unlikely.
Read moreMacKenzie Scott Donates $40 Million To UT-San Antonio To Boost Enrollment, Retention And Graduation Rates
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It’s the latest multimillion-dollar donation that Scott, who owns 4% of Amazon and used to be married to its founder, Jeff Bezos, has given to colleges and universities across the state and country.
Read moreGov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit Off Their Own Name And Likeness
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More than a dozen states have passed similar legislation allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image or likeness as state lawmakers have called on the federal government to set national guidelines.
Read moreWater My Yard App Reminds When, How Much To Irrigate Lawns
Free service provided in 10 areas across Texas
Read moreWeed Control In Grassy Forages
Online grassy weed control session scheduled July 13
Read moreTexas A&M AgriLife Plant Breeding Programs Granted $1.75 Million
Projects to improve sorghum, corn, peanuts and wheat cultivar production
Read moreEva Guzman, Former Texas Supreme Court Justice, Joins GOP Primary Challenge Against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Guzman’s candidacy adds a new dynamic to the primary that is already unfolding between incumbent Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner George P. Bush.
Read moreTexas Grid Operator Urges Electricity Conservation Through Friday As Temperatures Rise And Many Power Generators Are Offline
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas says the state is experiencing record June demand while a number of power generators are offline for repairs.
Read more67th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Will Be Live On Aug. 2-4
Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner, educational sessions, demonstrations highlight the event
Read moreBlinn College Women’s Soccer Players Mia Anguiano And Keana Flores Sign With Four-Year Programs
Blinn College women’s soccer players Mia Anguiano (Fort Worth) and Keana Flores (Houston) recently signed letters of intent to continue their academic and playing careers with four-year programs.
Read moreGeneration Next: Our Turn To Ranch Starts Aug. 16
Online program for new landowners, agricultural operations
Read moreState Rep. James White, An East Texas Republican, Won’t Seek Another Term In Texas House
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White, chairman of the House Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, has served in the lower chamber since 2011.
Read moreManaging Wildlife Damage Webinar Set July 1
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar, “Integrated Approaches to Managing Wildlife Damage,” at noon on July 1. This is part of the ongoing Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Stewardship Series of webinars.
Read more15 States Are Moving to Curb Public Health Agency Powers Following Lockdown Carnage
More than a dozen states have passed or advanced legislation to place new checks on the powers of public health agencies in the wake of the pandemic.
Read moreAquaponics For Beginners Course Now Available Online
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is now offering an “Aquaponics for Beginners” program online.
Read moreLocal Emergency Responders Participate in Active Shooter Drill
Bellville High School was the host site for an active shooter/mass casualty drill. First responders from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Sealy ISD Police Department, Bellville Police Department, Austin County Special Response Team, Austin County EMS , the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department, and the Bellville Medical Center ER all received hands on practical training.
Read moreKamala Harris To Host White House Meeting With Texas Democrats Who Blocked Voting Bill
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The meeting will take place Wednesday, according to Harris’ office.
Read moreGov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Will Build A Border Wall, But Doesn’t Yet Give Details On Cost Or Location
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The governor suggested more details would be released next week. The announcement Thursday of several initiatives is the latest in an ongoing conflict between Abbott, a Republican, and Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration.
Read moreTexas A&M To Spotlight Grass-Fed Beef June 24-25 In College Station
Conference to highlight beef production from pasture to plate
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