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Improving efficiency: Nation's plant breeders discuss emerging technologies
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (301+ words) June 25, 2026" by Kay Ledbetter "Texas A&M Agri Life reflects the breadth of work happening across agriculture today," said Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph. D. , vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences. "Finding solutions means bringing together people from different stages…...
Growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (854+ words) While soil moisture conditions have improved for much of the state, too much of a good thing, like rain, can also bring problems. Agri Life Extension agronomists who work in the'Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences'provided a…...
" The July Issue Has Arrived'Come Find Your Sparkle
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (394+ words) July has a way of reminding us that a little light can go a long way. Whether it's the glow of fireworks, the magic of a story that stays with you long after the final page, or the spark of…...
One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (1864+ words) By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune July 1, 2026 KERR COUNTY " Alicia Baker can't bring herself to clean her daughter's bedroom. Eleven-year-old Madelyn "Emmy" Jeffrey left a pile of craft supplies on the floor in their San Antonio home before heading off…...
Pre-Registration Now Open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (340+ words) The Gilmer Mirror July 1, 2026 Temple, Texas TEMPLE, TX " The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce that pre-registration is now open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors The…...
TDEM Deploys Emergency Management Resources to Assist Colorado Wildfire Response
1+ day, 49+ min ago (232+ words) The Gilmer Mirror | July 1, 2026 | AUSTIN " The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced that the agency has deployed state emergency management personnel to support wildfire response efforts in Colorado following a request from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security…...
Watch a Tribune symposium with Texas educators on "What makes a great school?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (297+ words) By Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 It's the question shaping every Texas classroom, and the question educators rarely get to answer together: What makes a great school? Join The Texas Tribune on Wednesday, July 1 at The Holdsworth…...
Trib Cast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports? " The Gilmer Mirror
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (82+ words) Trib Cast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports? The Gilmer Mirror By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2026 Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. In this week's episode, the Trib Cast…...
Secretary Rollins Announces Program to Support Small- and Mid-Size Beef Processors
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (345+ words) The Gilmer Mirror (Washington, D. C. , June 30, 2026) " Today, U. S Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U. S Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments Under SPUR, the U. S Department of Agriculture will…...
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum July 2026 Activities
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (193+ words) Join CTHM and the De Witt County Historical Commission for a history-focused afternoon of programs. Don't miss the apple pie! Reflect on our local and national history as we celebrate the country's semiquincentennial. Learn more on our'website'or by clicking the…...