2009-02-05

Students celebrate agri-bounty by giving back

By Judith Pannebaker

Bandera County Judge Richard Evans, joined by Farm Bureau President Barbara Mazurek and members of the board of directors, proclaimed Thursday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, Feb. 21, as Food Check-Out Week in Bandera County.

2009-02-05

Water documentary to air

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An hour-long video documentary, “Texas the State of Flowing Water” will air at 8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 12, on all Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations in Texas.

2009-02-12

Keeping your family & property safe from fire

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Bandera County remains in the grip of a trifecta of circumstances that make additional structure fires a distinct possibility – extreme drought conditions, relative humidity and occasional high winds.

2009-02-12

Farmers & ranchers – Learn how to save energy & $$$

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The Alamo Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) is working to help Texas farmers and ranchers save utility costs and energy consumption through the new Texas Agricultural Technical Assistance Program.

2009-02-12

Register now for Texas Land & Water Conference

By Lauren Flake

Texas Landowners Council will present its second conference featuring experts in eminent domain and groundwater law from 11 am to 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Boerne Convention & Community Center, 820 East Adler Street.

2009-02-19

Texas drought conditions becoming historic

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Heard the one about the Texas farmer whose land was so dry, his cow was giving powdered milk?

2009-02-19

Texans advised: be ‘winter wise’ about insects

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As temperatures drop, more and more Texas residents can expect to have unwanted winter guests drop in for a visit as well, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service entomologist.

2009-02-19

Naming cows boosts milk production

Courtesy of ScienceDaily

A cow with a name produce more milk than one without, scientists at Newcastle University have found.

2009-02-19

FFA seeking ‘09 new century farmers

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The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 11th annual New Century Farmer conference.

2009-02-26

Texas cattle producers face ‘perfect storm’ of challenges

By Blair Fannin

Extreme drought and ever-increasing costs are presenting Texas cattle producers with challenges they haven’t experienced in decades, said industry experts.

2009-02-26

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance helps youth ‘pig out’

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The American Deer & Wildlife Foundation – in conjunction with DB Hunting Ranch and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance – is helping kids pig out this month

2009-02-26

Texas Land & Water Conference this weekend in Boerne

By Lauren Flake

Texas Landowners Council will present its second conference featuring experts in eminent domain and groundwater law from 11 am to 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Boerne Convention & Community Center, 820 East Adler Street.

2009-02-26

Applicants sought for TPWD game warden academy class

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start Nov. 1.

2009-02-26

Watershed training program set for March 3 in Franklin

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The Texas Watershed Steward Program will host a free workshop from 8 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, March 3, at the Pridgeon-Franklin Community Center, 351 Cooks Lane, in Franklin.