TWC begins accepting Lone Star Future Funds applicants

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund, a program designed to increase qualified workers in high-demand occupations.

Texas Comptroller recaps Panhandle fire destruction

Some of the worst wildfires in state history raged through the Texas Panhandle in late February, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 60 counties and the state to launch an investigation that found the fire was started by power lines from a decayed, broken utility pole.

TxDOT encourages statewide input

With an assist from extensive public input, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is crafting a statewide, long-range transportation plan to meet the transportation needs of Texas for the next 25 years.

Boating accidents decrease, drownings increase during busy holiday weekend

This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat.

Storms, wildifire pose risk through summer months

Storm season has made it’s way to the region and the Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to stay informed and alerted in case of emergencies.Residents are encouraged to go to RUAWARE.

...Taking Leniency For Granted...

Leniency is in view when we or others receive much less of a punishment or much more mercy than what we anticipated, or expected. People can have a hard time accepting the mercy and patience that God extends to those who break His laws. That is, until they find themselves, being the one in need.

...King Firework...

Tiny and delicate, yet strong and courageous; sweet and gentle, yet fierce and formidable: such was the mighty King Firework the Courageous, king of the Chickingdom. King Firework, a Single-combed Brown Leghorn rooster, loved his hens dearly.

Sorghum producers battle severe weather

The Texas sorghum crop is experiencing a variety of weather conditions, with too little rain in some areas and too much in others. But overall, the crop is holding steady, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.

House Farm Bill proposal includes optional payment increase toward limit

The House Farm Bill proposal has an option to increase the payment limit from the current $125,000 to $155,000 beginning with the 2025 crop year and then index it to inflation.