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Brian Jones of Edcouch grows irrigated cotton, corn, grain sorghum and soybeans in Hidalgo County. Courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau

Brian Jones of Edcouch grows irrigated cotton, corn, grain sorghum and soybeans in Hidalgo County. Courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau

Mexico’s disregard for U.S. water treaty has Texas farmers on the brink

Brian Jones, Hidalgo County Farmer
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
I’ve been farming 38 years in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This year represents an unfortunate first for me. I planted crops without irrigation water.Why? Because Mexico is not delivering water it owes the U.S., according to a long-standing agreement.I only planted half my farm this year.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Alternatives to walking your dog in the summerTexas A&M veterinarian suggests indoor activities like flyball or doggy social events, plus swimming for dogs that enjoy water.

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Receipts totaled 7,091 head. The stocker steers after last weeks increase were steady to $2 lower, and stocker heifers were $3-$5 lower after the increase last week mostly due to the cattle being a lot fleshier. The feeder steers were $3-$5 lower; however the feeder heifers were steady to $2 higher.
Traffic Crash with Injuries by Post Office

Traffic Crash with Injuries by Post Office

Traffic Crash with Injuries by Post Office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
On May 31st, 2024, at approximately 0900 hours, San Saba Police responded to a Traffic Crash with Injuries in the 600 block of South High Street (SH 16).
We Remember and Are Grateful

We Remember and Are Grateful

Text of Radio Address - Prayer on D-Day, June 6, 1944

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Text of Radio Address - Prayer on D-Day, June 6, 1944: "My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation.
Willie Green - Voices of Veterans

Willie Green - Voices of Veterans

Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran Willie Green Shares His Story of Service During WWII and D-Day

Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S.
Josephine Reaves - Voices of Veterans

Josephine Reaves - Voices of Veterans

Voices of Veterans: U.S. Army Nurse Josephine Reaves Shares Her Story of Service During World War II and D-Day

Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Veterans who experienced D-Day. Today, we hear the story of U.S.
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