WINNSBORO LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORT – JULY 18
July 18, 2025 HEAD COUNT – 502 HD STEERS: UNDER 300 LBS- $ 4.10 – $ 5.75 300-400 LBS- $ 3.90- $ 5.10 400-500 LBS – $ 3.75 – $ 4.90 OVER 500 LBS – $ 3.50 – $ 4.60 HEIFERS: UNDER 300 LBS – $ 4.00 – $ 5.50 300-400 LBS – $ 3.75…
Read MoreInsurers and Customers Brace for Double Whammy to Obamacare Premiums
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News July 18, 2025 Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face a potential one-two punch next year — double-digit premium increases along with a sharp drop in the federal subsidies that most consumers depend on to buy the coverage, also known as Obamacare. Insurers…
Read MoreTexas lawmaker proposes beefing up temporary worker program to ease farm labor shortages
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2025 “Texas lawmaker proposes beefing up temporary worker program to ease farm labor shortages” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
Read MoreKen Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2025 “Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
Read MoreAppeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities’ enforcement of local ordinances
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2025 “Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities’ enforcement of local ordinances” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The…
Read MoreTexas Earns B+ on its 2025 Housing Affordability Report Card
Texas Lawmakers Make Strides Toward Housing Solutions While Challenges Remain Austin, TX – The Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) has unveiled its 2025 Legislative Report Card, assigning the 89th Texas Legislature an overall grade of “B+” for their efforts to enhance housing affordability. State leaders have made commendable strides in tackling the escalating housing crisis, yet…
Read MoreSouthern Arkansas University names Makenzi Hamilton executive director of Alumni Relations
MAGNOLIA, AR (07/18/2025) The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association is proud to announce that Makenzi Hamilton has been named executive director of Alumni Relations. Hamilton brings over a decade of exemplary service and leadership to the role, having contributed significantly to student success through both academic and administrative positions across campus. A two-time SAU graduate,…
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER MILLER CHAMPIONS TEXAS PECAN GROWERS WITH GO TEXAN BOOTH AT 2025 TPGA CONFERENCE
July 18, 2025 TDA to participate in the 104th Annual Texas Pecan Growers Association Conference AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are proud to announce their participation in the 104th Annual Texas Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show. The show will take place from July 20 to 23,…
Read MoreSvrcek receives TSTC Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award
(MARSHALL, Texas) – Kadie Svrcek, the statewide senior director of college pathways and enrichment for Texas State Technical College, is the Marshall campus recipient of this year’s Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award. “I was kind of in shock, but also very humbled that the work that I do is seen by others in the college and that…
Read MoreTexas Land Commissioner Buckingham Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary of Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., was honored to present the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso with a certificate commemorating its 20-Year Anniversary. Commissioner Buckingham was joined by other state and local leaders, including Claudia Ordaz, Texas House Representative, District 79, Ricardo A. Samaniego, El…
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