The 2024 Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show has come and gone, and left some exhibitors with big smiles — and big payouts! The show was held March 8-9. Oscar Gamez had a stellar show, taking the Grand Champion and showmanship titles in the broiler competition, improving on his 2023 effort, where he took the Reserve title in broilers. Gamez also earned the […]

I first heard of black panthers as a little kid playing in the pine and oaken thicket behind our house. It was wild, undeveloped country. It wasn’t the Big Thicket, which began roughly fifty miles to the northwest, but to this little guy, it was similar — a deep, dark, and mysterious forest. A popular song of the time carried […]

Q. What is the best way to both manage water use efficiently and to retain the freedom to garden without undue restrictions? A. Based on the experiences we have had in the Central Texas area, you want to insist on the participation of water resource entities, local elected officials, gardeners, environmental groups, volunteers such as the Master Gardeners, garden clubs, […]

Atascosa Sale: April 9 Cattle and calves: 316 Med., Large Steers: 200-300 lbs. 265-360 300-400 lbs. 250-330 400-500 lbs. 225-307 500-600 lbs. 215-260 600-700 lbs. 200-235 700-800 lbs. 185-225 800-900 lbs. 165-210 Med., Large Heifers: 200-300 lbs. 235-315 300-400 lbs. 230-305 400-500 lbs. 220-268 500-600 lbs. 210-250 600-700 lbs. 185-225 700-800 lbs. 160-190 800-900 lbs. 135-175 Slaughter Bulls: 1,320-1,910 lbs. […]

FUTURES MARKETS Market Summary for April 12 •Live cattle [April], $178.90/cwt •Live cattle [June], $171.47/cwt •Live cattle [August], $168.75/cwt •Feeder cattle [April], $237.60/cwt •Feeder cattle [May], $234.20/cwt •Feeder cattle [August], $245.50/cwt •Lean Hogs [May], $93.87/cwt •Corn [May], $4.35/bu •Wheat [May], $5.56/bu Energy: •Crude Oil Futures [April], $85.42/barrel Futures prices are quoted for the nearest month contract on the last trading […]

ALUM COMMUNITY •Ginger Coleman 1.75” DEWEES •Schneider’s Store 2” EAGLE CREEK •Willie Wiatrek 1” ELMENDORF •Archie Wiatrek 0.9” FLORESVILLE •Russell Dickerson 2” GRAYTOWN •Suzanne Deuvall Rutan 1.5” •Anita Savage 1” KARNES CITY •Milton Kopecki 1.1” KENEDY •Allen Hons 0” KOSCIUSKO •Ervin Laskowski 1.5” LA VERNIA •HC Sutherland 1.5” •Sandy Armke 2” LABATT •Mike Miller 1.25” McCOY •Susan Wolfe 2” PLEASANTON […]

Modern automobiles are technological marvels. As advancements in automotive technology have made cars more reliable than ever, drivers may feel as though vehicle ownership also is more hands-off than ever before. Though it’s true built-in diagnostic technology is designed to alert drivers when issues arise, it can still benefit motorists to recognize when certain issues may arise. Cars and the […]