Editor’s Note: This is a republication of a community submitted piece from aslt year’s Christmas issue. Readers enjoyed it, so we decided to run it again. We recognize this being a strange year for holidays, but we also see it as a year for reflections on holidays past and anticipation for holidays future, where some of these tips may come into play.
Fredericksburg– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director in Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco County, Rick Neffendorf, today announced that ranchers and livestock producers have until February 1, 2021, to sign up for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in calendar year 2020.
According to Neffendorf, “Gillespie, Kendall and Blanco Counties met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Live ...
They called it Spanish Flu although no one knew for sure where it originated. It first appeared on military bases in the spring of 1918. It spread wildly in barracks packed with soldiers, cruelly killing brave young men who had miraculously survived trench warfare in Europe. It arrived unseen at military facilities in San Antonio and made the short jump to the Texas Hill Country that fall.
When it first appeared in Gillespie County just about everyone mistook it for seasonal flu, but this s ...
Almost everyone makes some sort of commitment for the new year. Here’s one you can do that will pay off nice dividends all year long.
Research suggests that adopting multiple healthy lifestyle habits provides high levels of benefit for brain health, and may offset genetic and environmental risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
These habits include a healthy diet, not smoking, regular exercise and cognitive stimulation. All may decrease the risk of cognitive decline a ...
In the 1700s, Spaniards introduced a number of exotic animals to what is present day Texas and Mexico, including cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs. None of these animals were native to the Western hemisphere. When the settlers of northern European ancestry began moving into the Hill Country in the early to mid-1800s, they brought more of these animals with them, all things we now refer to as livestock.
AUSTIN – The holiday season can get hectic, and it’s easy to get distracted when performing tasks like filling up your gas tank. Crooks depend on that inattention to make it easier for them to steal your credit card information off gasoline pumps.
“There are Grinches out there who want to steal your money and your joy,” said TDLR executive director Brian E.
Lone Star Capital Bank, N.A. (“LSCB”), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for substantially all of the assets, deposits, and certain other liabilities of Business Bank of Texas, N.A. (“BBT”), headquartered in Austin, Texas. The acquisition of BBT by LSCB is expected to be completed early in the second quarter of 2021.
Danny Buck, President and Chief Executive Officer of LSCB commented “We are truly excited about this opportuni ...
Public access to Legislature up in the air
When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 12, a key question is how the public will have access to their lawmakers during the pandemic.
State Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Deer Park, is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton to issue an opinion about whether the Capitol building must be open during the legislative session.
By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that can make the biggest difference.
Having Christmas presents under the tree can mean the world to a family in need, and that’s why one local organization--Random Acts of Kindness--started its “50 for 50 Program” just in time for the holidays this year.
Fifty children from families in need each will receive $50 for presents.
“That $2,500 will go to make those kids’ Christmases better,” said RAK founder Dave ...
As the effects of COVID linger across our nation and state, charitable organizations are being stretched to the limit. The need for assistance has never been greater, nor has our opportunity to make an impact” states Texas Farm Bureau President Russell W Boening. The need for food-related assistance is still evident and has even intensified.
