DPS shares safety tips ahead of new school year

As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year.

SafeDrive initiative runs through Aug. 6-8

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol (THP) is increasing enforcement efforts – along with fellow law enforcement partners in bordering states – as part of the Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement or SafeDRIVE initiative.

WIC celebrates 50 years of Texas service through National Breastfeeding Month

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is celebrating 50 years of service in Texas this August as part of National Breastfeeding Month.

...My Brother's Keeper...

Seems a backwards thing to have the fate of your older brother on your conscience. The truth is, my brother chose his own path. But the fact remains that I could’ve stopped it. I could’ve said something, told someone.Perhaps it wouldn’t have helped. Perhaps it would have made things worse.

...Friend or Foe...

“Get down!” hollered the young foot soldier to his comrades.“It’s no use!” screamed another young soldier from their foxhole. The Germans have us surrounded.”Private First Class Orville Willard Phillips sized up their predicament.“Fellas,” he cried, “there’s nothing more we can do.

...The McCoys Reap Their End Results...

Thelma Lou snuck up behind the Hatfield’s cabin window. “Mmmm, the cimynon in that thar apple pie shur smells good!” She took the sides of her apron in her hands, quickly grabbed the pie and took off, her hair and skirt trailing behind.“You come back here with ma pie, you thievin’ polecat! Harmon!

...Precious Dirty Hands...

Ecclesiastes 9: 10 “Whatsoever thy hands find to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave.”Dan and I were friends for many years.

Pressure from urban growth hits rural regions

Many farmers and ranchers are feeling the pressure as urban areas continue encroaching on the rural regions of the state.Just north of Austin, Williamson County farmer Bob Avant has had a good year with his crops, but the area is quickly growing in population.

West Plains IPM update

Cotton here in Hockley, Cochran, and southern Lamb counties ranges from just beginning to bloom (very late) with more than 6 nodes above white flower (NAWF) to hard cutout with <2 NAWF.

Top wheat ‘picks’ list released by AgriLife Extension

On the heels of the 2024 wheat harvest, Texas A&M AgriLife experts who evaluate how wheat varieties grow under adversity have selected top performers and released their annual Wheat Grain “Picks” List in time for producers to prepare for planting.