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Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Approval For Lost Wages Assistance Funds

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 4:12pm

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump’s Lost Wage Assistance Execu

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Arroyo Colorado. (Texas Water Resources Institute photo)

Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters online training set for Sept. 3

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 4:11pm

The

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Fall armyworms can be distinguished by the upside-down, cream-colored “Y” shape on its head capsule. In large numbers, these insects can be devastating to crops, hayfields and pastures. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension photo by Bart Drees)

Texas A&M research to examine mysteries of armyworms

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 2:01pm

A Texas A&M University graduate student received a research grant to better identify, understand and ultimately mitigate fall armyworm populations in Texas and the central U.S.

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Human Trafficking Prevention Course Required for TDLR Health Programs

Fri, 08/21/2020 - 1:56pm

AUSTIN – Professionals in 10 health-related programs regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – a total of 68,345 people – will be required to complete a Texas

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Retail beef price drop reflects lower wholesale prices

Thu, 08/20/2020 - 2:06pm

Beef consumers should be seeing lower prices on beef, whether steaks or ground chuck, at grocery stores as production increased and wholesale prices continue to decline, said a