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Rix Quinn
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Saturday moviesOn a hot summer Saturday when I was a kid, nothing topped a movie marathon in dark, airconditioned comfort.During the week, we scouted area theaters for the best deals. Usually, those were half-day events that started before noon.
Pictured is a New World screwworm fly. | Photo courtesy Texas Animal Health Commission

Pictured is a New World screwworm fly. | Photo courtesy Texas Animal Health Commission

Texas Farm Bureau Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
(WACO, Texas)—A joint letter today (8/4/25) to U.S.

New World screwworm resource website launched

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Screwworm Coalition of Texas, a coalition of 13 Texas landowner, livestock, equine and wildlife groups, today (8/4/25) launched a new website to deliver reliable information about the New World screwworm.The site compiles information from lead agencies, including the U.S.

TX Legislature expands financial support programs for TX ag

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today's ceremonial signing of HB 43 in Austin.'Texas agriculture continues to face financial challenges that threaten the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers.
1st Presbyterian Church has wonderful turnout for Back-to-School Bash!

1st Presbyterian Church has wonderful turnout for Back-to-School Bash!

1st Presbyterian Church has wonderful turnout for Back-to-School Bash!

Regina Baker
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church ECO in San Saba hosted its very first Back-to-School Bash, and it was a tremendous success. More than 100 families from our community attended, taking part in an afternoon filled with care and support to help local kids start the school year right.
Richland Springs Yard of the Month

Richland Springs Yard of the Month

Richland Springs Yard of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Richland Springs Beautification Committee We're proud to announce that thanks to the sponsorship of McKinnerney Real Estate, Koen and Kathy Davee are the winners of Yard of the Month for August! They will receive a gift card to The Feedlot.
The photo shows the same species of mesquite tree but two obvious different ages with two dramatically different values (foreground versus background). Courtesy of Macy Ledbetter | www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

The photo shows the same species of mesquite tree but two obvious different ages with two dramatically different values (foreground versus background). Courtesy of Macy Ledbetter | www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

Transmission Line Considerations for Landowners, part 5 of a series

Macy Ledbetter Www.springcreekoutdoors.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Trees. Everybody loves them, everyone wants them, and wildlife NEED them. Rural property, is valued, in part, using trees. So what is the value of a tree on your land?So far in this series we have discussed land values, aesthetics, easements, habitat fragmentation and usage of your land.
Texas Library and Archives Foundation Accepting Applications

Texas Library and Archives Foundation Accepting Applications

Scholarship applications deadline set for September 15

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Texas Library and Archives Foundation has today announced its annual Martha Wong Scholarship opportunity, as well as the new Mark Smith–Gloria Meraz Scholarship, for students in a Texas library/information science or school library certification program.
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