How to raise backyard chickens

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs.However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop.Greg Archer, Ph.D.

Documenting wildfire-related agricultural losses

AgriLife Extension offers preparation information for livestock, infrastructure wildfire insurance claims Landowners with livestock or agricultural infrastructure losses from recent wildfires across Texas are advised to properly document those losses in preparation for insurance claims or...

Low-maintenance ornamental plant doubles as a kitchen herb

The Mexican mint marigold, the newest Texas Superstar plant, is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb and popular herbaceous ornamental perennial.Its licorice-scented foliage and bright yellow or orange-yellow flowers attract pollinators to your landscape in late summer and autumn, said Michael Arnold, Ph.D.

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH - The Hockley County Commissioners’ received a report from Tylyn Rushing, the president of the Hockley County Child Welfare Board, Monday morning. She informed the Commissioners of the progress the Hockley County Child Welfare Board has made in recent months.

Hockley Commissioners’ set regular meeting agenda

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, April 7, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.

HHSC award over $6 million in grant funding for rural hospitals

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.“Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and wellbeing of Texans across our great state,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “This $6.

Grant funding boosts law enforcement salaries, hiring in smaller communities

The Texas Comptroller’s Office has delivered roughly $254 million in financial assistance to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices as part of a grant program providing supplemental salaries to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and district and county attorney’s offices in eligible...