Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,191 head. Demand continued strong throughout the week. The stocker steers sold mostly steady except for the 450-650 weight steers were $3-$5 higher with 3 steers 545 lbs $186.00 ($1013.70) and 8 steers 356 lbs at $222.50 ($792.10).

USDA urges communities, farmers, ranchers to be prepared for severe weather

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now to keep their food safe, and for farmers and ranchers to take proactive steps to protect their livestock.

San Saba Soil & Water Conservation District presents annual Spring Ag Field Day

San Saba Soil and Water Conservation District # 250 in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service presents the Annual Spring Ag Field Day on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Civic Center, 1190 Thomas Stewart Drive, San Saba, Texas 76877.

Joy in a Broken World

It was wonderful to see and hear the rain on Monday. Prayerfully, our Lord will continue to bless the earth with significant moisture. The Scripture says, “Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms.

Doug’s Doorstep

What motivates you? Why do you do the things that you do? What keeps you going? What happens when that motivation you have starts to decline? Do you keep the course? Do you continue on? For each one of us we have different things that motivate us. Some people are content to live with few pleasures.

USDA targets funds in Texas to help with repairs along southern border

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is offering financial assistance to farmers and ranchers along the southern border currently impacted by damage to fields and farming infrastructure, including fencing and water structures.

Science Mill welcomes new leadership

The Science Mill, an interactive science museum and STEM careers education non-profit, has selected Peter Claffey as Chief Executive Officer, following a nation-wide search. Claffey most recently served as Executive Director at Knock Knock Children’s Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Do I Need To Get A Booster Shot?

That’s enough protection to keep most people out of the hospital if they become sick, he said. But a third shot will bring a person’s immunity level back up, Neuman said, and because they started with a higher amount of antibodies, their protection can increase by 10 to 20 times.

Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29th

National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, is a day to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice and to remember those still listed as missing in action.

Justice Delayed: Addressing the criminal court backlog in Texas

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every facet of state government, and Texas’ criminal courts are no exception. In an average pre-pandemic week, 186 criminal jury trials would be held across Texas.