2021-08-25

Tips before deciding to do a DIY demolition

Home improvement projects can range from relatively inexpensive undertakings to complex endeavors that cost homeowners thousands of dollars. In an effort to make expensive projects more affordable, homeowners may look for ways to pitch in, and do-it-yourself demolition is a common way to cut costs. Due to geographical fluctuations in price as well as the scale of a project, it’s […]

Find the right ‘fit’ for your child with a booster seat

It is important to remember that children who are too small to fit the vehicle seat belt are at risk and need to ride in booster seats. The seat belt that is designed to save an adult’s life in a crash does not fit a young child, and the poor fit of the seat belt can actually cause serious injuries […]

Tips for better digital parenting this school year

In 1970, the average American child began to watch television regularly at age four, and today, children begin interacting with digital media at the age of four months. More than half of U.S. children now have a smartphone by age 11. With the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, technology use by the young has only increased. Remote learning […]

Beware common scams targeting college students in Texas

During this time of the year, college students prepare for the upcoming semester and budget for school supplies, tuition, transportation, and living expenses. According to the National Retail Federation, households with a college student can expect to spend an average of $1,200 on back-to-school shopping for the 2021 school year. According to the 2020 Scam Tracker Risk Report, adults ages […]

Dogs, us, and heat

Woods, Waters & Wildlife

Have you ever been hot outside in late August or part of September? Unless this is your first summer in Texas, if you said “No” to my silly question, I’d sure like to know your secret! Our summers, which keep coming back on us from time to time in the fall, are scorchers. And heat stroke and heat exhaustion are […]

The ‘Remedy’ to coral vine control

South Texas Gardener

Q. If we use the herbicide Remedy to control coral vine instead of Round-up, will it work? Is it less of a threat to the applier than Round-up? A. As far as I know there are no findings identifying Remedy as a threat to the applicator. I have used it to control coral vine and it works as long as […]

Sign up early for September rancher, landowner workshops

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer two award-winning leasing and agricultural law programs in September in Floresville and Seguin, led by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, AgriLife Extension agricultural law specialist in Amarillo. Lunch will be provided at both events. Attendees at both events will receive a copy of the Owning Your Piece of Texas: Top Laws Texas Landowners Need […]

Grant applications open for Community Outdoor Outreach Program

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is accepting grant applications for the Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). CO-OP provides grant funding to tax-exempt organizations for programs that engage under-represented populations in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department mission-oriented activities. These grants support community based conservation and outdoor recreation activities, including archery, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, nature education, and more. A Grant […]

LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS

Atascosa Sale: 8-17-21 Cattle and calves: 534 Med., Large Steers: 200-300 lb. 160-185 300-400 lb. 155-182 400-500 lb. 150-180 500-600 lb. 135-165 600-700 lb. 125-150 700-800 lb. 115-140 800-900 lb. 105-125 Med., Large Heifers: 200-300 lb. 145-165 300-400 lb. 135-160 400-500 lb. 130-156 500-600 lb. 120-149 600-700 lb. 115-142 700-800 lb. 100-121 800-900 lb. 85-112 Slaughter Bulls: 1,455-2,120 lb. 85-96.5 […]

TDA MARKET RECAP

FUTURES MARKETS Market Summary for August 20 •Live cattle [August], $124.27/cwt •Live cattle [October], $129.05/cwt •Live cattle [December], $134.52/cwt •Feeder cattle [August], $159.02/cwt •Feeder cattle [September], $165.50/ cwt •Feeder cattle [October], $167.62/cwt •Hogs [October], $88.62/cwt •Corn [September], $5.38/bu •Wheat [September], $7.14/bu Energy: •Crude Oil Futures [September], $62.32/barrel Futures prices are quoted for the nearest month contract on the last trading […]