Shop Small, Support Big: Why Shopping Local Matters More Than Ever

In our small community, how we spend our money directly impacts the future we’re building together.Shopping local isn’t just about convenience; it’s about investing in the place we call home. Studies show that for every $100 spent at a local business, approximately $68 stays in the community.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said, “I have fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7).This well-known and oft-quoted passage is quite significant in that this epistle was Paul’s last before his martyrdom. It is a deeply moving affirmation of his unwavering faith and unyielding love for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

JEANNETT’S VIGNETTES

I hope that all of you enjoyed your spring break. I spent spring break in Dallas with the girls. Ava had school because her spring break was the week before. As I mentioned before she spent her spring break in the Galapagos.

Commissioner Miller Announces Launch of Agricultural Defense Program to Protect Texas Producers from Pests, Disease, and Predators

AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the opening of the Agricultural Defense Program (AgDefense), a new initiative administered in partnership with the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) to help protect Texas farmers and ranchers from costly threats posed by...

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.

TxDOT: Help Protect Vulnerable Road Users

AUSTIN – Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road.Texans take care of their neighbors, but far too often people forget to do that when they are behind the wheel.

Producer preparedness critical as New World screwworms approach

Livestock producers need to take steps now to prepare as the New World screwworm approaches the Texas-Mexico border, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialists.

WEST TEXAS A&M NEWS

Texas does not lack courage. Today, special bravery is needed. Regional public universities, key institutions that built rural Texas, are facing challenges from population decline, financial strain and growing skepticism about the importance of higher education.