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Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service is taking great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and taking time to highlight those efforts during National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $20.6 million in local park grants
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.
02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Financial incentives program aids forestry climate solution practices
Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities across Texas.
02/28/2024 12:00 AM
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Extreme environmental conditions make Texas trees susceptible to secondary stressors
COLLEGE STATION – With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, Hypoxylon Canker disease and cedar rust fungi.
02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year.
02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Tips to maintain your commitment to exercise
At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health.
01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts Lunch-N-Learn series
Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture.
01/24/2024 12:00 AM
FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Ducks take to water
Woods, Waters and Wildlife
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
DAR selects flag of the month
The John Everett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and Robert Rankin No. 62 Sons of the American Revolution recognized Rick and Wendy Haley for their American Flag display for the month of December. It is located at 207 McCormick St. in Columbus.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
USDA to Provide More Than $3 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
11/08/2023 05:00 AM
USDA to Provide More Than $3 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.
11/08/2023 12:00 AM
Applications Open for Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers.
11/08/2023 12:00 AM
RICE TAKES TOP FIVE IN FFA CONTEST
RICE TAKES TOP FIVE IN FFA CONTEST
11/08/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FFA QUIZ TEAM TAKES TOP PLACEMENTS
WEIMAR FFA QUIZ TEAM TAKES TOP PLACEMENTS
11/08/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FFA GREENHANDS GETS FFA JACKETS
WEIMAR FFA GREENHANDS GETS FFA JACKETS
11/08/2023 12:00 AM
Southern flounder fishing suspended
My first seafood was a stuffed crab at Hill’s on the Galveston seawall in the 1940s. Later, summering at my grandmother’s home on the river west of Seguin, we had Sunday dinner at the Aumont Hotel. I ordered fried Gulf trout every time. I don’t know whether they were speckled trout, sand trout, or gafftop catfish -- I loved every bite!
10/25/2023 12:00 AM
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON STATE FAIR OF TEXAS DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
10/25/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FFA AWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
WEIMAR FFA AWARDS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
10/25/2023 12:00 AM
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