Texas begins enforcement of commercial automated vehicle requirements

New rules of the road for commercial automated vehicles in Texas are now in effect.

LCRA plan includes $8.6B to boost Texas power grid

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Board of Directors recently approved a $656 million operating budget and $1.8 billion in capital investments for Fiscal Year 2027, funding new water supply development, power generation and broadband expansion.

Texas Game Wardens file 74 charges against New Braunfels man accused of poaching 13 white-tailed deer

Texas Game Wardens have filed 74 charges against a New Braunfels man accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks in Comal, Hays and Bexar counties between the fall of 2024 and through late summer 2025.

USDA announces base acre increase opportunity for Agriculture Rise and Price Loss Coverage Safety Net programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced eligible landowners have from June 1 until Aug.

Summer Reading Challenge

Back for its second year, Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance announced the relaunch of her Summer Reading Challenge, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is encouraging all K-8 students in Texas's 11th Congressional District to participate.

Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions.

Ag producers can win up to $10,000 GROW Your AgriRoots Contest

Capital Farm Credit’s GROW Your AgriRoots contest is now open to agricultural producers through June 30, offering $50,000 in total awards to support both rising stars and experienced trailblazers in agriculture.

2026 NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

NOAA’s National Weather Service has released the 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook. The forecast calls for 8-14 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 3-6 are predicted to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4, or 5).

Hill County CattleWomen update

The Hill Country CattleWomen met this past Tuesday at the Sandstone B&B in Llano. We voted on a new slate of officers and the year end awards for Cattle Women of the Year, and Behind the Scene Cattle Women. The new officers will be installed and award winners will be announced at our June meeting.

Reminder: Families can access summer meals after school cafeterias close

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced on May 22nd, that after school cafeterias close for summer, families can access meals served by schools, churches, city governments, and other nonprofits in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).