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FWS plans to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finalized a plan to significantly expand the footprint of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Panhandle, but the plan has drawn criticism from farmers and lawmakers.

West Plains IPM update

Kerry Siders Extensionagent-ipm

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Cotton still ranges from the good, the bad, and the ugly.Since we are just a week out of my target date (August 5) of having 5 nodes above white flower we should already be in the 5-7 NAWF range. More than that may push maturity too late.

USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products

News Staff

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products.

Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain

Kay Ledbetter Texas A & M Agrilife

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

When Hurricane Beryl barreled into Texas, extreme winds caused the most damage to crops rather than the flooding often associated with a hurricane.

Tips for staying safe during the high summer temperatures

News Staff

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

As the summer heat continues to hammer the area, high temperatures kill hundreds of people every year.Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Excel shares electricity usage through summer months

News Staff

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills.

Texas Tuition Promise Fund enrollment deadline approaches

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2023-24 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan.Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment.

Levelland Council sets special meetings

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding two meetings Monday, July 29, with a regular meeting beginning at 9 a.m. and a special meeting consisting of a budget workshop following right after.

Levelland City council sets special meetings

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

The Levelland City Council will be holding a special meeting Monday, July 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a second special meeting Thursday, August 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m.Both meetings will be held at City Hall in meeting room one.

Texas Workforce adds apprenticeship opportunities through grant awards

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will add new apprenticeship opportunities with $8,812,636 million in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

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