Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly infestation

Body Governor Greg Abbott last week issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.

Livestock Marketing Association opens applications for 2026 scholarships

Body The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship programs, offering two distinct opportunities to support students pursuing education and careers connected to the livestock marketing industry.

ERCOT 1, Fern 0

Body While wintry precipitation exits Texas, freezing temperatures continued through Tuesday over much of the state.The storm kicked off Friday evening with freezing rain and sleet and temperatures plunged to single digits on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

DOLLARS FOR DEPARTMENTS

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UPCOMING

Body FLOYD COUNTY BURN BAN has been extended and is in effect for 90 days starting at 12 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2025 and will run through 11:59 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2025.

Mini mac and cheese pies warm up wintry evenings

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMIt seems just about any recipe can be adapted to make in a muffin tin, and muffin tin meals are the sound “bite” of the moment, if you will.Gone are the days when we only used our muffin tins for cornbread and cupcakes.