USDA announces $300M in regional Ag grants

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Arrington, Roy introduce America First Act

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in introducing H.R.10469, the America First Act, legislation to prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American families.

Winter fire safety from kitchen to backyard

The Texas Department of Insurance is reminding homeowners and renters to be careful around fire, from the kitchen to the backyard.Some winter fire safety tips: -Enjoy candles with caution and always blow them out before you go to sleep.

TGPC releases groundwater report

Texas agencies reported 252 new cases of groundwater contamination during 2023 in the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee annual report.The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee brings together nine state agencies and TAGD, the alliance of groundwater districts.

Celebrating Christmas Texas style...

Christmas traditions vary from country to country, state to state and family to family, but all have the same purpose: to spread joy during the holiday season.Christmas in the Lone Star State has historically been distinct from the rest of the United States.

DPS heightens holiday enforcement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 20 and running through the rest of the year.

HPWD water level measurements to begin

x High Plains Water District field technicians will begin annual water level measurements in observation wells on Jan. 2, 2025, to determine the changes since last year.Measurements will begin in Castro, Deaf Smith, and Parmer Counties.

Bobcats win two, lose two

The Dimmitt Bobcats won two games against Groom and Vega and gave up two losses to Farwell.The Dimmitt Bobcats defeated the GroomTigers, 46-33.