New Texas A&M report gives insights on future beef, pork, chicken prices
Anew report from the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics will help consumers understand and prepare for anticipated changes in the price of key cuts of beef, pork and chicken for summer and beyond. The Texas A&M University Food Price Predictor study integrates historical data, current market trends and…
Read MoreGrilling season kicks off with high but stable meat prices
A report by Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics experts indicated a mixed bag of slight price increases and decreases for beef, pork and poultry throughout grilling season. Consumer costs for primary beef and pork offerings like ground beef, chuck roasts, sirloin steaks and pork chops are expected to increase around 1% between May and…
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SQUIRRELING AROUND Even a squirrel has to do hard work. Hard work is subjective, but a lot of things are. Since it’s still May, your friendly neighborhood squirrel is still carefully navigating mental health awareness. It’s just that this time, we’re talking about one of the harder parts. You might not think it could be…
Read MoreTwo Two Peach Cobbler
Shared with me by my dear friend, K. She said, “for when I want cobbler, but don’t have the energy or time to make the good kind.” Thank you, lady, I definitely needed to expand my waistline! Two Two Peach Cobbler 1 large can of peaches 2 sticks of butter 2 cups of sugar 2…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – New Banner
By David Bachelor, PhD The last several weeks have seen flags featured prominently in news stories. On the election circuit, the U.S. flag is everywhere in both Republican and Democratic campaign photo ops. On college campuses, flags representing the parties fighting in Gaza tell which side of the divide the flag-bearers are. On the state…
Read MoreTroy “Gordon” Rankin
Troy “Gordon” Rankin, 91, of Canyon Lake, Texas, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by family members. He was born on May 27, 1932 in Pearsall to Addie Mary and Boyd Miller Rankin. He is survived by his wife Bettie, seven sons and daughters, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Gordon grew…
Read MoreLuis R. Munoz
Luis R. Munoz, 80, died on May 8, 2024, in Pearsall. He was born on June 21, 1943 in Pearsall to Carmen Cantu Munoz and Feliberto Munoz. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughters Uralia Munoz, Sylvia Munoz and Alicia Munoz and sister Julia Munoz. Domingo is survived by his wife Estella Munoz,…
Read MoreGloria A. Flores
Gloria A. Flores, 69, died on April 26, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1954 to Anzelma and Ricardo Ayala Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Joel Flores, husband Daniel Flores and her nephews Leonardo Maldonado Jr., Carlos Ayala Jr., and Saul Garcia Jr. Flores is survived by her sons…
Read MoreFrancisca Casillas
Francisca Casillas, 88, died on April 28, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1935 to Antonia and Sotero Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jesus Casillas, daughter Victoria Casillas, three brothers and three sisters. Casillas is survived by her daughters Luz (Nick) Craig and Tonia Casillas. She is also survived…
Read MoreErnest Bias Jr.
Ernest Bias Jr., 78, formerly of Moore, died on May 2, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1945 to Ernest and Violet Bias. He is preceded in death by his wife Cleo R. Bias, daughter Virginia Katherine Bias Campbell, his parents and numerous siblings. Bias is survived by his life partner Alice Middleton, children…
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