Commissioner Miller Outlines Beef Policy that Works for American Consumers and Producers
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a five-point plan to rebuild America’s cattle herd, lower grocery store beef prices, and protect U.S. cattle producers from failed Biden administration policies. The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “The plan released yesterday by the USDA is a good start, and…
Read MoreEquine expert Haney joins Department of Animal Science
Industry leader brings decades of horse training experience to the classroom as professor of practice Liz Haney ’92 has joined the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science as the new equine professor of practice, marking a full-circle moment in her career. Liz Haney ’92 has joined the Texas A&M Department of Animal…
Read MoreDan Patrick calls for resignation of Alamo Trust president over views on how the Alamo’s history should be told
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday called for the president of the Alamo Trust, which manages the historic site, to resign over views she expressed in a doctoral dissertation in 2023 suggesting she disagrees with Republican leaders. “These writings are incompatible with the telling of the…
Read MoreAn East Texas landowner fenced off a community’s favorite fishing spot, igniting multiple legal battles
By Jess Huff and Alex Ford, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2025 TRINIDAD – It was a cold morning in February 2022 when Bud Morton drove his black 2015 Chevrolet truck down the last mile of Farm to Market Road 1667 to the same launch point he’d used to get to his favorite fishing spot…
Read MoreTexas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board
By Jaden Edison, Ayden Runnels, Colleen DeGuzman and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune October 23, 2025 The Texas Education Agency will boot the democratically-elected board of the Fort Worth Independent School District and appoint a new slate of leaders to oversee its campuses, marking the second-largest takeover in state history, Commissioner Mike Morath announced Thursday…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Ten Ways You’re Being Burned By Billionaires
Many Americans don’t realize it, but the decisions of billionaires shape every aspect of our lives. Here are just a few — and what we can do. By Chuck Collins | October 22, 2025 I’ve spent my career highlighting the problems posed by extreme wealth. Not everyone buys it. “None of my problems exist as…
Read MorePleasant Grove 41, Gilmer 7
By Elwyn Henderson The 2-5, 1-1 Gilmer Buckeyes hosted the 6-1, 2-0 Pleasant Grove Hawks at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer Friday night in a District 7-4A DII contest. Pleasant Grove all but had the district title sewed up before the game, although they do have to play the Van Vandals yet and that should…
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AMA, Ad Council and Coalition of Health Care Leaders Launch New Effort to Provide Health Care Professionals with Tools to Prevent Firearm Injuries
New digital resource hub developed through work of AMA’s Firearm Injury Prevention task force and as part of national “Agree to Agree” campaign to help clinicians discuss firearm injury prevention with patients CHICAGO, IL (October 23, 2025) – With firearm injuries the leading cause of death of children and teens in the U.S., the…
Read MoreTRACTOR SUPPLY DECLARES NATIONAL HOMETOWN HEROES DAY TO SALUTE MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS
$500 local donations in more than 2,300 communities — over $1 million in one day supporting fire, police and veteran organizations across America Nationwide celebrations with Touch-a-Truck events, thank you note stations, a Wall of Honor and giveaways — bringing communities together to salute their Heroes Exclusive 10% savings for Hometown Heroes on key recognition…
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