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iWatchTexas Report Prevents Targeted School Attack

The man responsible for a series of online school shooting threats is behind bars thanks to a report submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program. Stephen Patrick Furr, 29, was arrested and charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Lubbock on Feb.
Getting more information from patients upon arrival could lead to tools that objectively assess the complex situation.  Credit: Getty Images

Getting more information from patients upon arrival could lead to tools that objectively assess the complex situation. Credit: Getty Images

Study Sheds Light On Non-Urgent Visits To Emergency Departments

Emergency departments in the United States have more than 140 million visits each year — a rate of four visits for every 10 people — that cost nearly $80 billion.
Understanding how dogs communicate can help owners recognize their pet’s emotions and needs.  Credit: Getty Images

Understanding how dogs communicate can help owners recognize their pet’s emotions and needs. Credit: Getty Images

Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language: A Guide To Canine Communication

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine friends, understanding the unspoken becomes immensely important in recognizing their wants and needs.
Russell Boening is a full-time farmer and rancher from Wilson County. He grows feed grains, cotton and wheat, as well as operates a dairy and a beef cattle operation with his brother near Floresville. He was elected president of Texas Farm Bureau in 2014.

Russell Boening is a full-time farmer and rancher from Wilson County. He grows feed grains, cotton and wheat, as well as operates a dairy and a beef cattle operation with his brother near Floresville. He was elected president of Texas Farm Bureau in 2014.

Celebrating American agriculture on National Ag Day

National Ag Day is March 18. It’s a day for all of us to celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture and recognize the farmers and ranchers who make it possible.Every American should be encouraged to understand how food, fiber and fuel products are grown and raised.