The benefits of Texas beef

A cow here. A cow there. Cows everywhere! That's because Texas is the top beefproducing state in the nation, and raising cattle is the largest part of Texas agriculture.And that means tasty, flavorful beef in all forms on your table.

Mexico’s disregard for U.S. water treaty has Texas farmers on the brink

I’ve been farming 38 years in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This year represents an unfortunate first for me. I planted crops without irrigation water.Why? Because Mexico is not delivering water it owes the U.S., according to a long-standing agreement.I only planted half my farm this year.

Pet Talk

Alternatives to walking your dog in the summerTexas A&M veterinarian suggests indoor activities like flyball or doggy social events, plus swimming for dogs that enjoy water.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 7,091 head. The stocker steers after last weeks increase were steady to $2 lower, and stocker heifers were $3-$5 lower after the increase last week mostly due to the cattle being a lot fleshier. The feeder steers were $3-$5 lower; however the feeder heifers were steady to $2 higher.

LCRA, City of San Saba Award $50,000 Grant to San Saba Volunteer Fire Department

VFD will replace 33-year-old brush truck with new emergency response vehicleA $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of San Saba will help the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department buy a new brush truck.

Text of Radio Address - Prayer on D-Day, June 6, 1944

Text of Radio Address - Prayer on D-Day, June 6, 1944: "My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation.

Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Willie Green Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S.

Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Nurse Josephine Reaves Shares Her Story of Service During World War II and D-Day

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S.