USDA launches online Debt Consolidation Tool to increase farmer and rancher financial viability

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.

Red Snapper season closes in federal waters on September 6

The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 6.After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit in Texas state waters out to nine nautical miles.

Jordan Cattle Auction

Receipts totaled 2,444 head. The stocker steers sold steady except for the 300-450 lbs steers were $2-$3 higher with 53 steers 452 lbs at $345.00 ($1559.40). The stocker heifers were steady. The feeder steers were steady to $1-$3 lower with 6 steers 781 lbs at $226.00 ($1765.

HCCW Sept. meeting

The Hill Country Cattle-Women will kick off their new year on Tuesday, September 17.We will be meeting at the Hill Country Youth Ranch, 3522 Junction Hwy. in Ingram, Texas.We will begin at 10 a.m. with a social time, catching up on the happenings since we last met in June.

The Richland Springs Report

I think many of us are in survival mode. Bodies are worn our from the heat, and our land is parched from lack of rain. I thought for sure we were going to get rain the other night, but instead I received a light show with drum rolls, and no hint of rain.

Texas v. New Mexico

On June 21, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the long-running dispute between Texas and New Mexico over the 1938 Rio Grande Compact.

Texas Insurance Tips

How to safely run your portable generatorA portable generator can make a big difference during a power outage.Follow these tips to use your generator safely:• Read the generator’s owner’s manual to avoid dangerous risks.

Extreme heat precautions for families facing dementia

As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but it can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.