New dialing procedures for Texas customers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915, and 940 area codes

Starting on April 24, 2021, Texans with phone numbers in the 254, 361, 409, 806, 830, 915 and 940 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls.

Bull breeding soundness should be tested after Winter Storm Uri

Winter Storm Uri could have long-term effects on Texas’ cattle herd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists recently expressed concerns about bull reproductive soundness being affected by frostbite.

Happy Birthday Waylan "Papa" Gray!

Please wish Wayland "Papa" Gray a happy 90th birthday. He was born on April 2nd, 1931 and was raised in the Rotan/Aspermont areas. Papa is feeling great and living in Aspermont. He still plays golf almost everyday and is one of the best 90 year-old golfers in the state of Texas.

West Texas VA Health Care System offering vaccination to non-enrolled Veterans

BIG SPRING, TX — Recently passed legislation has authorized West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) to offer the COVID-19 vaccination to all Veterans, with few exceptions, even if they are not enrolled in VA Health Care.

Dreamsicle Dipped Cone returns to DQ

BEDFORD, Texas – It’s baaaaack! The fan favorite of spring in Texas, the sweet and shimmery Dreamsicle Dipped Cone, has returned to DQ® restaurants in Texas. And it’s as creamy and tangy and heavenly as you remember.

Egg prices on the rise as Easter approaches

Egg prices have started their normal spring increase that peaks around Easter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Craig Coufal, Ph.D.

Four-part ranch drought management planning series set in April

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a four-part webinar series “Developing a Drought Management Plan for the Ranch” to help producers manage through and recover from the current drought, while also preparing for the next one. The program is scheduled from 7-9 p.m.