The Amazing Monarch Butterfly

I have always been amazed that tiny hummingbirds are capable of migrating across the Gulf of Mexico and down into South America and back every year. They are so small (the average ruby-throat only weighs three grams, a little over a tenth of an ounce, and they have to beat their wings so fast.

Free September webinar series on helping farmers, ranchers, and beginning producers succeed

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with Minority Landowner Magazine, will hold a September webinar series for farmers, ranchers, landowners, and community agriculture organizations on September 21 for Central Texas, September 22 for West Texas, and September 23...

Game Warden Field Notes

Trial by Fire A Polk County Game Warden responded to a boat fire on Lake Livingston. Upon arriving, the warden observed five individuals swimming in the water near a boat engulfed in flames. A young boy swimming from the flames stated he was tired and could not swim well.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 1,245 head with no sale being held at Mason due to the Labor Day holiday. Stocker steers and heifers sold steady with 3 heifers 482 lbs at $166.00 ($800.12) and 9 steers 448 lbs at $196.00 ($878.08). Feeder steers and heifers sold steady with 5 steers 607 lbs at $167.00 ($1,013.69).

The Water Grows Initiative hosts virtual Conservation Charcuterie

What is Conservation Charcuterie, you ask? It’s a virtual experience you don’t want to miss designed to connect people who love food and the farmers that grow their food.

Hill Country CattleWomen to hold September meeting for new year kickoff

Hill Country CattleWomen (HCCW) will kick off their 2021-2022 year with their first meeting on September 21st at Lady Bird Golf Club, 341 Golfers Loop, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Lunch will be $18 and will include: Beef fajitas, beans, rice, tortilla chips and cookies.

Teal hunters in Texas can anticipate another good season

The 2021 early teal hunting season arrives this Saturday (September 11), and Texas hunters can once again expect a good season. Habitat conditions across much of the state are in outstanding shape which is a great sign going into the season.

Changes to disabled veteran license plates coming in 2022

Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available A new state law will change the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.