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Texas continues job rate growth

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laura Hart from Hart, Texas, who in in her second year of a two-year term, is among the American Agri-Women national officers for the upcoming year.

Laura Hart from Hart, Texas, who in in her second year of a two-year term, is among the American Agri-Women national officers for the upcoming year.

American Agri-Women elect national officers

American Agri-Women (AAW) recently elected its national officers at its 2022 national convention in Bozeman, Montana. AAW, a national coalition of farm, ranch, and agri-business women, is in its 48th year of advocating for agriculture.

West Texas hit by 5.4 mag earthquake

The Texas oil and gas agency is investigating a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in West Texas this past Wednesday, the largest in three decades. The quake, confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey, was the third largest in Texas history.
Hegar Distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Hegar Distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Hegar Distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 7.1 percent more than in November 2021.
IRS raises standard deduction

IRS raises standard deduction

IRS raises standard deduction

Standard deductions for 2022 and 2023 taxes are higher for some filers after the Internal Revenue Service raised them to account for inflation.

Texas Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting

Farmers and ranchers in December will gather from across the Lone Star State in Waco in December as part of the 89th Texas Farm Bureau 89th Annual Meeting (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization.
Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

A Thanksgiving feast isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole.

Thanksgiving: In the Kitchen

To survive the cooking marathon that invariably accompanies Thanksgiving Day, make your side-dish selections based on ease as well as flavor. You can still include the classics, like sweet potatoes and stuffing, plus a few new recipes that'll impress and please.
Loaded Collard Greens

Loaded Collard Greens

Loaded Collard Greens

A time-honored tradition in southern kitchens, these simple collard greens make for an easy Thanksgiving side.
Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Use pecans or walnuts for these lightly sweetened spiced nuts. Serve at a holiday party for guests to nibble on. It's also great for gift-giving.