USDA NRCS reminds producers of final signup deadline for winter storm assistance

Farmers and ranchers have until April 2, 2021, to apply for assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in response to the winter storms that hit Texas in February.

NRCS announces 2021 deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is now accepting applications through April 9, 2021, for Fiscal Year 2021 funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program. NRCS plans to invest more than $8 million for new enrollments this year for Texas.

Hill Country CattleWomen to hold monthly meeting April 20th

The Hill Country Cattlewomen’s monthly meeting is scheduled on April 20th at the Doss General Store at 10:30 a.m. Members Teresa Ganis and Dianne Staudt have graciously organized the event. The social hour will begin at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., the speaker will be Beth McMahon, Gillespie Co.

TPW Commission approves changes to freshwater fishing regulations for 2021-22

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted multiple changes to the freshwater fishing regulations for the upcoming 2021-2022 season at the meeting held virtually March 25.

Your Texas Agriculture Minute

The issue of agricultural labor is making headlines again. The U.S. House recently passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. It’s only the second time since 1986 that the House has approved an agriculture immigration reform bill. The bill’s prospects in the U.S. Senate remain unclear.

The Empty Tomb

A favorite part of our trip to Israel several years ago was visiting the garden tomb. The tomb is located near what is traditionally thought to be Calvary.

Doug’s Doorstep

While watching some of the Men’s college basketball tournament, I heard a comment that struck me as a little off. One of the players had walked to the free throw line, and the commentator said, “he never misses.” Then he went on to give his statistic of shooting 88% of his free throws.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Juan 20:1-9 La resurrección El primer día de la semana, María Magdalena fue de mañana, siendo aún oscuro, al sepulcro; y vio quitada la piedra del sepulcro.

More Revealed Unsung Heroes in San Saba County

Team members of San Saba County Volunteer Fire Department: (Shown left to right) Lee Murray, Captain Jack Blossman, Brad Everett, Fire Chief Chris Stewart, Jose Rocha, Mike Eden, Carter Eden, Will Cade, Bobby O’Neill, Michael Ward, Chris Turner, Will Cooley, Daniel Barrier and Wally Kilman Lorenzo...