New Texas law could save thousands of lives

A new Texas law that will make it easier for businesses and organizations to have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will take effect on Thursday, September 1, and could save thousands of lives. The law was passed with unanimous, bi-partisan support.

Texas A&M Researcher: New COVID-19 drug could be ‘Game Changer’

A drug created by a Texas A&M University professor could be the most effective treatment yet of patients with COVID-19, including the aggressive variants of the virus such as Delta and others. The drug compound, called MPI8, has stopped the replication of the virus in laboratory tests.

Beef Loving Chefs

Beef Loving Chefs, a program of the Texas Beef Council (TBC), hosted the inaugural Beef Loving Chefs Summit at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio on August 12-13, 2021.

It’s Time to Save the Date

It’s Time to Save the Date: Saturday, September 11th, for Cherokee’s Annual VFD Supper. This is their Raffle Quilt for this year's event. The quilt was made by Aileen Roberts, Candace Henderson, Carolyn Perry, Geneva Brawn, Maurine Johnson, Sandy Kuykendall, and Sue Broyl

Hill Country Naturalist

I have previously written about our Hill Country live oak because it is the most common oak around here and because it is often considered a symbol of the Hill Country. But there are several other oaks commonly found in our area that are interesting and important as well.

Texas Beef Council releases 2021-2025 Long Range Plan

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) has released its official 2021-2025 Long Range Plan. Developed over the past few months, this new five-year plan will guide the Texas Beef Council through 2025.

Dove Season Looks Good

If the February freeze affected our dove population, those losses have been balanced out by reproductive success due to the rainy year. The season forecast ranges from stellar in the South Zone, to average/good in the North/Central Zones. For details, see the dove forecast: <https://tpwd.texas.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,016 head. The market continued with good demand and good activity from the buyers. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady with 4 steers 526 lbs $175.00 ($920.50). The feeder steers and heifers sold steady with 29 steers 836 lbs at $142.00 ($1,187.

Pray for those who suffer

The crisis in Afghanistan has stirred many hearts to pray. Horrific scenes of desperation and the promise of greater persecution should prompt believers to intercede for Christians trapped in this country.