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Recent Rainfall Could Cause Spike in the Fall Armyworm Population

Recent Rainfall Could Cause Spike in the Fall Armyworm Population

Recent Rainfall Could Cause Spike in the Fall Armyworm Population

Randi Williams
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00
Many producers throughout Texas are noticing an increasing fall armyworm population in their rangelands and forages in areas after receiving rainfall over the last few weeks. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts recommend producers be prepared to protect their valuable forages.
Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?

Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?

Is it OK to Switch Between AC and Heat During the Fall?

News Staff
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00
Warm fall days can turn chilly once the sun goes down—enough that you might be tempted to run your air conditioning during the day and then turn on the heat at night.
Kayak of Death – Or How I Lost my Shoe in Michigan

Kayak of Death – Or How I Lost my Shoe in Michigan

Kayak of Death – Or How I Lost my Shoe in Michigan

Jody Dyer Type Writer Weekly
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00
Funny things happen to me. Some time ago my wife and I were invited to visit some dear friends in Michigan. Steve & Stacey had recently moved into a lovely farmhouse out in the woods of the Wolverine State.
5 Benefits of Game Play for Children

5 Benefits of Game Play for Children

5 Benefits of Game Play for Children

News Staff
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00
Parents walk a fine line when trying to determine how much time to allow their kids to engage in game play.
Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

News Staff
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 05:00
Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count, number of people employed, and number of people in the civilian labor force.
Representative Keith Bell Files Legislation Aimed at Enhancing Local Governance and Preventing Challenges like Colony Ridge

Representative Keith Bell Files Legislation Aimed at Enhancing Local Governance and Preventing Challenges like Colony Ridge

Representative Keith Bell Files Legislation Aimed at Enhancing Local Governance and Preventing Challenges like Colony Ridge

News Staff
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00
In response to the growing demand for resources provided by counties to Special Purpose Districts across Texas, like law enforcement and emergency services, State Representative Keith Bell filed today crucial legislation aimed at safeguarding the interests of our counties and communities while...
Halloween is a Day We Get it Right

Halloween is a Day We Get it Right

Halloween is a Day We Get it Right

Billie Kasper
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00
“Halloween, a day when we get it right. Strangers come to us beautiful, ugly, odd, or scary, and we accept them without question, compliment them, treat them kindly, and give them good things.
Larry Golden Places Three Photos at State Fair

Larry Golden Places Three Photos at State Fair

Larry Golden Places Three Photos at State Fair

News Staff
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 05:00
The State Fair of Texas has finished its run. Everyone who had winning photos displayed in the Creative Arts Building will soon be retrieving them. Larry Golden will be picking up three photos. Larry is an avid amateur photographer.