Statewide NewsDead Crops, Culled Herds: Texas Drought Approaches One Year With Little End in Sight
Brad JohnsonAugust 11, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott renewed the drought disaster declaration last month, extending it to 189 of Texas' 254 counties.
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Statewide NewsAbbott Renews Disaster Drought Declaration for 189 Texas Counties
Rob LauciusJuly 27, 2022
The declaration comes on the heels of a drought affecting most of the state’s land and contributing to several active wildfires.
IssuesConsumer Beef Prices Rise, Cattle Prices Drop As Supply Chain Hits ‘Logjam’
Brad JohnsonJune 5, 2020
Consumers will see a price increase for beef at the grocery store as the supply chain has been encumbered by the pandemic.
EnergyLocal NewsBell County Residents Voice Concern Over Solar Farm Proposal
Bill PeacockMay 14, 2020
Residents voiced hesitations about a proposed solar farm at a county commissioner's meeting, citing tax abatements and health concerns as reasons for pause.
Statewide NewsTexas Dairy Farmers Hurt by Lack of Demand, Forced to Dump Milk
Brad JohnsonApril 30, 2020
Videos of dairymen around the world dumping milk went viral, though the drop in demand has longterm effects on the entire industry and product varieties.
Statewide NewsTexas Parks and Wildlife Commission Adds 45 Species to the State’s Threatened List
Brad JohnsonJanuary 29, 2020
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has its own threatened species list. Some are concerned that adding new species could be burdensome to property owners.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTradePresident Trump Signs “Phase One” Trade Deal with China
Brad JohnsonJanuary 15, 2020
According to President Trump, discussions over "Phase Two" of the China trade deal will begin immediately.
FederalTradeOver $630 Million in Federal Bailouts Went to Texas Farmers
Brad JohnsonOctober 25, 2019
Texas farmers have been reeling from tariffs, but these federal handouts and the potential USMCA passage has alleviated some of their concerns.