State resources deployed, assist California wildfires

On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California...

Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration request approved

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a request for a disaster declaration for Webb County following prolonged boil water notices caused by a water connection issue in Laredo in October.

...Those human differences...

Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Recently in a meeting of ministers, I have never felt so short and wide.

...Jesus’ love doesn’t beat anybody up...

I think my brother, Carlos, is the kind of big brother that every boy should have. He's popular with the older boys, but he doesn't hesitate to wave to me and spend time talking to me when he sees me in the halls at school.

...Under his wings...

The rented 10-foot moving truck, loaded with my possessions, was ready for relocation from the West Coast to the East Coast. My nephew, Tristan, had flown out to do the driving. Our final task before embarking on the journey was to retrieve the reserved auto transporter for my aging SUV.

...Ministering spirits...

One day, as I got into my car, I felt a holy presence. I knew it was the Holy Spirit. As I drove, the feeling intensified, and then I saw them: two angels sitting on the hood of my car. They appeared as flames of orange and yellow fire, facing me as though they were enjoying the ride.

...Land of the living...

Death walked stealthily into our home, sized up the situation, and hung around, until weeks later my husband was no longer with me, passing peacefully, in a hospital room, into his eternal home.I was gripped with pain unlike any I had ever known. Tears flowed and flowed.

USDA announces 2025 enrollment for programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).

Cotton market ends with increased production, higher stocks

The cotton market delivered a bearish outlook with increased U.S. production and higher ending stocks.Outside factors shaped broader market sentiment, including strong economic data, an averted port strike, and a robust U.S. dollar.

Texas ranchers push past winter storm following snow

Fields and pastures across parts of Texas are covered in snow.For some, this storm brought a snow day. But for ranchers, it was another day of doing what they do—caring for their livestock.As soon as snow was in the forecast, ranchers began to prepare.