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Thursday, March 20, 2025
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The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Sarah Fuller - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Texas crawfish production is faring better than last year’s dismal harvest, but the industry has not fully recovered to meet consumer demand following multiple rounds of harsh weather conditions this winter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Todd Sink, Ph.D.

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Shining light on government brings together all kinds of Texans

Kelley Shannon
Thursday, March 20, 2025
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight.We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access to information to do it.
SMHD Board President, Ellen Abernathy and district CEO Michael Moorhead share excitement about the forthcoming solar project as officials consider retaining legal representation during the anticipated tax abatement negotiations.

SMHD Board President, Ellen Abernathy and district CEO Michael Moorhead share excitement about the forthcoming solar project as officials consider retaining legal representation during the anticipated tax abatement negotiations.

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Stonewall Hospital Secures Counsel for $700M Solar Windfall

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Stonewall County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors recently met to discuss the solar farm development taking place in the county and consider retaining legal counsel to represent the district’s interest during anticipated tax abatement negotiations.
Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

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Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Rotan City Council met late last week, where officials agreed that a bond election might be the best solution for funding any significant street repair and are seeking initial cost estimates to gauge the potential cost of a larger project to address the city’s aging streets.
USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

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USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

Tricia Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
“Iknow this payment is desperately needed by producers and will help go along way in paying debt that we receive from a drought and low commodities payments.”JEFF POSEY 3JFarms, l Fisher County TexasThe U.S.
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Anita Dozier
Thursday, March 13, 2025
PRAISE THE LORD! We got a light shower and are so proud of every drop. I hope we get some more soon, we sure do need it.Well, it got warm, almost hot, and then it got cold again. Our bodies ought to be tough old souls with all this change happening so fast.