Food banks to partner with distributors in new, $3 billion coronavirus relief program

USDA announced the details of a new, $3 billion coronavirus relief program for growers, producers, and families facing the economic effects of COVID-19.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 1,949 head. The market started steady at the beginning of the week and got stronger as the week progressed. Stocker steers were $3-$5 higher with 35 steers 507 lbs $147.00 ($745.29) and 31 steers 572 lbs at $140.00 ($800.80). Stocker heifers were $3-$5 higher.

Doug's Doorstep

You Are Important They are one of God’s creatures. They are tiny, but watching them gives us great pleasure. What are they? Hummingbirds. My mother-in-law loved these, and on our front porch we have one of her feeders. They sit on the feeder and drink the nectar from it.

The Schemes of the Enemy

An armadillo has been tearing up our yard recently. Every morning reveals new holes he has dug in search for food. Last night my wife caught him in a trap. She noticed his entry under the gate in the back yard. She set up the trap and blocked off other exit routes.

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Salmos 127:1-5 Si Jehová no edificare la casa, En vano trabajan los que la edifican; Si Jehová no guardare la ciudad, En vano vela la guardia. Por demás es que os levantéis de madrugada, y vayáis tarde a reposar, Y que comáis pan de dolores; Pues que a su amado dará Dios el sueño.

Memorial Day – Its Origin

Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans today have forgotten the meaning and the traditions of Memorial Day. People often confuse the day with Veterans Day (November 11th), and make mention of their sacrifice.

Richland Springs Graduation Plan 2020

Each graduate may have eight guests (Closed to the Community) Senior Parade to follow Downtown after the Graduation Graduates will park and stay in their cars lined up by the field house until time to go on the field. Chairs will be set up 6 feet apart on the field for the graduates.

New $1 billion program to help Texas families with kids afford groceries

Feeding Texas applauded USDA's approval of a $1 billion state plan to help some Texas families buy groceries during the health crisis.

Judge orders Dr. Richard Malouf to pay Texas back $12 million for Medicaid fraud

The Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton sent out a press release Thursday that a Travis County judge had issued a summary judgment ordering Dr. Richard Malouf of Dallas to pay Texas back some $12 million for Medicaid fraud.

The Bend News

The rain came down this past week, and it was a good soaker. Three inches reported over at Phillip Morris', and Jackie Brister reported 4 ½ inch. When reporting about the Mother’s Day event at the Morris celebration, Jamie Garrett’s name was left out.