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The Texas State Railroad will host The Lone Ranger and Tonto on April 25 and 26 and June 13. The ride lasts approximately one hour, and trains depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Regular seating on the train costs $19 for children and $34 for adults. Climate controlled seating is $23 for children and $38 for adults. More ... Over the past year, we have seen gas prices spike to record levels followed by the deepest economic downturn in a generation. These events illustrate how our energy priorities and economic challenges are tightly intertwined. A national strategy to achieve American energy independence is long overdue. More ... The Oakwood City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Oakwood City Hall. Present were Mayor Vicki Stroud, David Neel, Barry Olive and Mike Heck- athorn. Dorothy Bell and Bobbye Bullock were absent. More ... Despite tornados and torrential rains citizens braved the weather to participate in the 10th Annual Jewett Area Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show. With Saturday morning beginning with a tornado sighting in Marquez the planners of the event were afraid attendance might be a little iffy. More ... The Palestine Master Gardeners will hold this years second program in the Lynn O'Daniel Lecture Series. Date: Saturday, May 2nd. Time: 9:00 am. Location: Palestine Public Library. Cost: Free. Lecture Topic: Herb Production & Uses. Noted Herb grower, marketer and writer, Gem Rigsby will be the feature speaker. More ... AUSTIN - (April 13, 2009) For the week ending April 11, 2009, feeder cattle prices at Texas auctions were mostly steady to $4 higher per hundredweight, with some as much as $10 higher. Fed cattle prices also increased in response to higher beef prices. Cotton prices were higher on USDA projections for improved demand and increased exports. More ... Mark your calendars for the 2009 Spring Home Garden Tour on May 16, 2009 sponsored by The Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Leon County. This year's tour features 2 private gardens in the western portion of the county one demonstrating the use of shade plants and the other how to use a pool in the layout. More ... AUSTIN - Following news from the White House yesterday that travel and remittance restrictions for Cuban-Americans have been lifted, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is advocating for two additional changes in federal policy that will enhance trade relationships between the U.S. and Cuba. More ... Do you want to know how to safely wield a chainsaw or get rid of the feral hogs that roam your property? Would you like to learn landscaping techniques that will lure birds, bees and butterfl ies to your backyard? Or do you just need a little help selecting the perfect tree for your yard? More ... Fort Worth, Texas -The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association today applauded the Texas State Senate for passing SB 1163, a bill to increase the penalty for cattle theft in Texas. The bill, introduced by Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo), passed the Senate by a vote of 28-2. More ... |
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