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Statewide Estate Survey Underway Among Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Landowners
Texas Corn Producers, AgriLife Extension join forces to help understand, aid succession of agriculture industry
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Detecting Texas Drought Conditions With Small Fish
AgriLife Research studies identify shiner, minnow populations as early sign of dry, wet conditions
Read moreTexas Eviction Filings Among The Nation’s Highest As Millions Of Rent Relief Dollars Go Unspent
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The U.S. Treasury Department seized $1.9 million in unspent rent relief from five Texas counties and one city because local officials didn’t spend the money fast enough.
Read moreNASA to Discuss Webb’s Arrival at Final Destination, Next Steps
Scientists and engineers operating NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will answer questions about the mission’s latest milestones in a NASA Science Live broadcast at 3 p.m. EST Monday, Jan. 24, followed by a media teleconference at 4 p.m.
Read moreTexas Pipeline Company Walks Back Threat To Cut Off Gas To Power Plants
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The new development ends the immediate threat that up to 400,000 customers could lose power, but the underlying financial dispute between two energy giants stemming from last February’s winter storm remains unresolved.
Read more400,000 Texas Homes And Businesses Could Lose Power Over Financial Dispute Between Energy Companies
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Vistra Corp. asked the Railroad Commission of Texas to prevent Energy Transfer LP from cutting off fuel to five of its power plants on Monday. Vistra said the power supply to at least 400,000 homes and businesses could be impacted.
Read moreBlinn Powers Past Angelina For Region XIV Road Victory
The Blinn College women’s basketball team earned an 80-69 Region XIV victory over Angelina College Wednesday in Lufkin, Texas.
Read moreBlinn Rallies Late To Top Lamar State-Port Arthur
Freshman guard Braelon Seals hit a go-ahead jump shot with 26 seconds remaining and the Blinn College men’s basketball team held firm on the last play of the game to give the Buccaneers a 72-71 Region XIV win over Lamar State College-Port Arthur on Wednesday in Port Arthur, Texas.
Read moreKeeping Livestock Healthy During A Texas Winter
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory provides tips, assessments for overwintering livestock
Read morePrescribed Burn Gone Wrong Likely Sparked Wildfire In Bastrop County, Officials Say
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Controlled burns, used to prevent catastrophic wildfires, are typically safe and rarely get out of control. Experts warn that burns gone awry can scare residents and compromise the critical fire management tool.
Read moreAg Commissioner Cuts Ties With Aide Charged In Hemp Scheme
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Todd Smith will no longer work for Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller following Smith’s indictment on charges of felony theft and commercial bribery.
Read moreRangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Webinar Set Feb. 3
New Regulations, Limits On Enlist Herbicide Use By Farmers
AgriLife Extension providing trainings across state with updates
Read moreIncreased Wildfire Danger Anticipated Across Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service readies firefighting resources due to warm, dry, windy conditions
Read moreTexas Says Supply Chain Issues Have Limited The Number Of Voter Registration Forms It Can Give Out
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The secretary of state’s office says it has been forced to limit the amount of forms it gives out to no more than 2,000 per request, which has affected groups that help people register to vote.
Read moreAgriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s Political Consultant Indicted On Charges Of Theft, Bribery In Hemp License Scheme
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Attorneys for Smith said he has not broken any laws. Miller, who is seeking reelection and facing a competitive primary, said Tuesday evening he’s “not ready to throw [Smith] under the bus” and believes the indictment was politically motivated.
Read moreNASA Invites Media to Launch of New Mega-Moon Rocket and Spacecraft
Media accreditation is now open for launch and prelaunch activities related to NASA’s Artemis I mission, the first mission in exploration systems built for crew that will travel around the Moon since Apollo. Approximately a week’s worth of events will lead up to the launch of the agency’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, targeted for no earlier than March 2022 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Read moreAchievements Recognized By The Texas Section Society For Range Management
Texas A&M AgriLife specialists play pivotal role in research, leadership
Read moreWestern Gulf Center Of Excellence Gains Ground Against Vector-Borne Diseases
Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences spearhead research, education, extension efforts to protect public health
Read more“They Are Us. There’s No Distinction”: Terror Of Synagogue Standoff Is No Isolated Incident To Texas Jewish Leaders
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News of Congregation Beth Israel hostages’ safe escape is met with intense relief, but communities feel pain and fear over the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks and incidents in Texas and beyond.
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