USDA’s Farm Service Agency accepting offers for state acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiatives

Body United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is conducting signup for the Conservation Reserve Program’s (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiatives.

Floyd commissioners hear AgriLife updates, consider donation for hospital CT scanner

Body In addition to welcoming State Rep. Dustin Burrows as special guest Dec. 12, the Floyd County Commissioners saw to several items during their regular meeting agenda.

Game Warden Field Notes

Body The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports for March 21, 2022. DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW THAT YOU’RE OUT?

Comptroller’s Office accepting Match the Promise Scholarship applications through Dec. 31

Body Comptroller Glenn Hegar today remindedTexans that the deadline to apply for Texas Match the Promise Foundation scholarship awards is Dec. 31.

Prevent the spread of invasive pests and diseases by not moving firewood

Body Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being knowledgeable when collecting and purchasing firewood.

Only hospital in area to be honored

Body LOCKNEY—As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration in late November, W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital was recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective.

Arrington leads letter to appropriators in support of cotton farmers

Body WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, Rep.

Texas State Parks welcome participants in First Day Hikes Dec. 31, Jan. 1

Body First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year's Day. Start a new tradition, or continue one, at a Texas State Park near you; events are scheduled for a wide range of times and include trails on foot, on horseback, by bike, or even on the water.

UPCOMING

Body THE FLOYD COUNTY HESPERIAN-BEACON will not publish an issue the week of Dec. 29, 2022 (the holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s). We’ll kick off 2023 with The Year in Review, Jan. 5.