Doug’s Doorstep

What Is Your Standard? I have been trying to order new glasses and thought I would try one of the online places. There is a problem I am having. I am used to using inches and feet when I measure something. They want to know what the metric measurement is. I’m old and not afraid to admit it!

All Texans Can Help Reduce Malnutrition Among Older Adults

In Texas, which boasts more farms and ranches than any other state in America and is a leading producer of beef, chicken, vegetables, corn, wheat and dairy products, it may come as a surprise that nearly 20 percent of Texans over the age of 60 – about 800,000 people – struggle with food insecurity.

Alice in Wonder Land

I have such joy in my heart as I look back at this past week. The coffee table that I ordered in July finally arrived on Tuesday, and I love it.

News From Cherokee ISD

Last week, our junior high football team played an excellent game against Lohn. Of the game, Coach Newman reports, “The team did very well as a whole. The Indians were led by Case Koerner who played well on offense and defense. These young men continue to show improvement from week to week.

Take Five For Texas 4-H

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation launches Jerky Jackpot fundraiser Hundreds of counties across Texas stand to benefit as the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is currently focused on an ambitious fundraiser termed the Texas 4-H Jerky Jackpot, a delicious project designed to funnel...

San Saba County Farm Bureau

San Saba County Farm Bureau had its Annual Convention on October 12, 2021. Pictured is member Bill Free (L) and San Saba County Farm Bureau President, Winston Millican (R). Mr. Free won the raffle for a Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol.

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

Lawmakers in Austin are in a special legislative session tackling redistricting. They’re redrawing the political boundaries for Texas districts in the U.S. House, along with the Texas House, Texas Senate and State Board of Education.

Texas Farmers Union calls for U.S. to back swift climate action at COP 26 in Glasgow

The Texas Farmers Union joins with scientists to call for the U.S. to heed scientists’ warnings and advocate for strong emissions cuts at the upcoming U.N. Climate Conference, set for October 31st - November 12, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. There can be no doubt that we are in a climate emergency.