Grants serve Texas vets
The Texas Veterans Commission has announced the awarding of grants to organizations dedicated to helping military veterans and their families. The solicitation process commenced July 13, and will...
View ArticleLone Star State: Giving back to vets
Gov. Rick Perry observed Memorial Day by signing Senate Bill 163, House Bill 97, Senate Bill 1476 and House Bill 1514, which provide important resources and support to veterans and surviving spouses of...
View ArticleAlert to the world around us
This upcoming week will marks the anniversary of the surrender ceremony that ended World War II. On September 2, 1945 the eyes of the world focused on history’s stage and a performance that would not...
View ArticleGI Bill eases college costs for military families
As Veteran’s Day approaches, this is a good time to remind our active duty service members and veterans about the many education assistance benefits available to them through the G.I. Bill and other...
View ArticleLone Star State: Tall Tails
Hidden cameras expose problems in pet stores and flea markets, while shelters have hundreds of available puppies Dogs in the sweltering Texas heat in open-air flea markets, employees refusing to tell...
View ArticlePet insurance
One topic I’ve learned to avoid with new acquaintances until I know them better (along with politics and religion) is where they stand on the treatment of pets. Some people, when their dog gets sick or...
View ArticleClub meeting slated
The Oil Belt Farm and Ranch Club meeting has been scheduled for April 22 at Gregg County Extension Auditorium, 405 East Marshall, at 7:OOpm. The April program will be presented by Dr. Scott Vancil,...
View ArticleUSDA helps minority, Vets: $9 million grant available for assistance
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has announced the availability of over $9 million in outreach and technical assistance for minority farmers and ranchers and military veterans that are new to...
View ArticleVeterans on the quad
Unemployment for veterans is chronically high, and it is always higher for veterans than for the general population. With the GI Bill and amendments for recent service members, more veterans than ever...
View ArticleGrants serve Texas vets
The Texas Veterans Commission has announced the awarding of grants to organizations dedicated to helping military veterans and their families. The solicitation process commenced July 13, and will...
View ArticleLone Star State: Giving back to vets
Gov. Rick Perry observed Memorial Day by signing Senate Bill 163, House Bill 97, Senate Bill 1476 and House Bill 1514, which provide important resources and support to veterans and surviving spouses of...
View ArticleAlert to the world around us
This upcoming week will marks the anniversary of the surrender ceremony that ended World War II. On September 2, 1945 the eyes of the world focused on history’s stage and a performance that would not...
View ArticleGI Bill eases college costs for military families
As Veteran’s Day approaches, this is a good time to remind our active duty service members and veterans about the many education assistance benefits available to them through the G.I. Bill and other...
View ArticleLone Star State: Tall Tails
Hidden cameras expose problems in pet stores and flea markets, while shelters have hundreds of available puppies Dogs in the sweltering Texas heat in open-air flea markets, employees refusing to tell...
View ArticleNew Cornyn Video: Working for Our Vets
‘My dad served 31 years in the United States Air Force, and serving our nation’s veterans is something I feel strongly about.’ ‘The Senate has passed 18 pieces of veterans legislation that have been...
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