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Your Texas Agriculture Minute

Gary Joiner, Publisher
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Texas farmers and ranchers hoped there would be momentum from a new Waters of the U.S. rule from the Biden administration in late December. There is momentum, alright, from the new rule, and it’s going backwards.

HCCW Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Hill Country CattleWomen (HCCW) is offering scholarship opportunities to high school seniors applying to trade/vocational school as well as college scholarships for college level juniors and seniors.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Receipts totaled 3,631 head. Demand continued to be good throughout the week. Stocker steers sold steady to $4-$5 lower, and the stocker heifers were steady to $3-$6 lower after last weeks big increases with 4 steers 573 lbs at $199.00 ($1140.
While the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza is the main factor behind rising egg prices, factors like inflation and increased demand are also playing a significant role, says Texas A&M associate professor Gregory Archer. Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

While the ongoing outbreak of avian influenza is the main factor behind rising egg prices, factors like inflation and increased demand are also playing a significant role, says Texas A&M associate professor Gregory Archer. Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

What’s behind the recent rise in egg prices?

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Shoppers have recently been shelling out more and more money to get their hands on a common supermarket staple, as the price of eggs continues to climb across Texas and the United States. In the face of these higher costs, some are even considering raising their own chickens at home.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Items for the Community Calendar are limited to 60 WORDS OR LESS. If they are too long, they will be edited. ONGOING EVENTS/MEETINGS Blood Drive by Baylor Scott & White Health - Blood drives scheduled for 2023: April 18th; July 18th; and October 3rd. Please make appointments at www.BSWBlood.com.
Carol Cunningham presents Judge Byron Theodosis with a certificate in honor of his 20 years of service as County Judge. Photo Courtesy of Carol Cunningham

Carol Cunningham presents Judge Byron Theodosis with a certificate in honor of his 20 years of service as County Judge. Photo Courtesy of Carol Cunningham

Judge Theodosis honored for 20 years of service as County Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Information provided by Candy Kokernot Judge's Administrative Assistant Carol Cunningham from Congressman August Pfluger's office traveled to San Saba to honor Judge Byron Theodosis for his 20 years of service as County Judge. Ms.
Pierian Joanne Weik and guest speaker, Dr. Jon Hager

Pierian Joanne Weik and guest speaker, Dr. Jon Hager

Pierian Study Club met January 12th

Marsha Smart
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Pierian Study Club met in the home of Patty Shaw on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Refreshments were served to 20 active and seven associate members. President Marcia Dyer presided over the meeting and asked Joanne Weik to introduce the guest speaker. Dr.
Jennifer Barcenas Aguilar won Grand Champion Photo couretesy of Shara Wright

Jennifer Barcenas Aguilar won Grand Champion Photo couretesy of Shara Wright

San Saba County Youth Fair Art Results

Submitted By Mrs. Shara Wright, Art Teacher, Sshs
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The San Saba County Youth Fair was held January 5th - 7th, in the San Saba Civic Center . The judges were provided by McKinley Armstrong (County Extension Agent/Family and Community Health, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension/San Saba County). Around 100 students competed.
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