Big Tech Uses Journalism; Big Tech Should Pay For It

Chair, National Newspaper Association The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry—has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC.

Abbott directs TEA, superintendents to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas school superintendents that the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be mandated as part of school entry requirements.

Naz FFA Greenhand Quiz team headed for state

Nazareth FFA competed in the Area 1 FFA LDE contests on Thursday at the WTAMU Agriculture Center in Canyon, qualifying a team to compete at the state level. Nazareth took 26 students/ 14 teams to the District LDE contest; 11 teams advanced to the Area contest.

Turkey facts for Thanksgiving fun

If Thanksgiving dinner brings up an uncomfortable political discussion, here are some quick facts about turkeys to divert the conversation. Turkeys have unique lives before they hit the oven and platter on the holiday. When a turkey gets excited, angry or defensive, its head and neck turn white.

Texas continues job rate growth

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

American Agri-Women elect national officers

American Agri-Women (AAW) recently elected its national officers at its 2022 national convention in Bozeman, Montana. AAW, a national coalition of farm, ranch, and agri-business women, is in its 48th year of advocating for agriculture.

West Texas hit by 5.4 mag earthquake

The Texas oil and gas agency is investigating a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in West Texas this past Wednesday, the largest in three decades. The quake, confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey, was the third largest in Texas history.

Texas Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting

Farmers and ranchers in December will gather from across the Lone Star State in Waco in December as part of the 89th Texas Farm Bureau 89th Annual Meeting (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization. The meeting is set for Dec. 2 through Dec.