Christmas tamales are coming... Here's a deep-dive look at the beloved holiday tradition in North Texas (@DallasNews)
Texas
Pantsless man dies in police custody after Whataburger rampage, Texas cops say (@KCStar)
Texas
TEXAS: Some producers were not able to get their 4th cutting due to early freeze so there may be a shortage of hay as many are sold out or contracted
Texas
Apple's planned expansion in Austin has raised a host of unanswered questions about traffic, gentrification, affordability and competition for jobs (@NYTimes)
Texas
El Paso Is on Edge After a Child's Death and the Release of Hundreds of Migrants (@NYTimes)
National News
Driver grazed by bullet in southeast Fort Worth (@DallasNews)
Texas
Shopping is changing: A look at who's adding stores, who's closing them and a trend that is booming (@DallasNews)
Money
Stray bullet lands near pastor during New Year's Eve service at Fort Worth church (@DallasNews)
Texas
Resolved to do something new in 2019? Here were the most popular Lyft and Uber dropoffs in D-FW in 2018 (@DallasNews)
Texas
Texas fans broke out an "S-E-C" chant as the Longhorns led Georgia 28-7 in the fourth quarter of the Sugar Bowl (@SINow)
Texas
Gunman holds up Zales jeweler in bold lunchtime robbery on Southlake Town Square (@DallasNews)
Texas
Indiana officials seeking fine against North Texas trucking company accused of causing fish kill (@DallasNews)
Texas
A man has admitted to driving the vehicle from which 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes was fatally shot in Texas (NBCNews)
Texas
Trial for Southlake couple accused of keeping girl as slave in their house for 15 years began Friday (@DallasNews)
Texas
Neiman Marcus pays $1.5 million to Texas, 42 other states over 2013 data breach (@DallasNews)
Crime
Uber has said it's planning to roll out its air vehicles by 2023 in certain cities, targeting the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Los Angeles (@NBCNews)
Ag Technology
Republicans in Tarrant County, Texas, which includes Fort Worth, have rejected a proposal to oust an official because he is Muslim (@WSJ)
Texas
Texas lawmakers form Legislature's first LGBT caucus (@DallasNews)
Texas
The Rams RBs ate with two spoons against the Cowboys (@ESPN)
NFL
Terrell Owens wants a coaching change in Dallas (@SINow)
NFL
The Rams broke their own franchise record for most rushing yards in a playoff game tonight vs the Cowboys (@NFLonFox)
NFL
Rams trample Cowboys 30-22 and will head to the NFC Championship for the first time since 2001 (@NBCNews)
NFL
Rams knock the 'D' out of Dallas with their offensive line (@LATimes)
NFL
Vick makes six threes on 22nd birthday as KU downs Baylor on road, 73-68 (KCStar)
Kansas Jayhawk Basketball
Texas father leads police to baby son's body buried in a backpack after staged kidnapping (@DallasNews)
Texas
Texas tent city that holds migrant teens to close (@Reuters)
Border Patrol
President Trump salutes as he tours the U.S. border with Mexico in McAllen, Texas (@NBCNews)
Trump
Jayhawks survive last-second scare from Texas, win again on Big Monday, 80-78 (@KCStar)
Kansas Jayhawk Basketball
Sen. Ted Cruz defended President Trump Sunday amid reports that are raising new questions about the president's relationship with Russia (@NBCNews)
Texas
A terminal at Houston's George Bush International Airport was closed Sunday amid a shortage of workers during the partial government shutdown (@NBCNews)
Travel
It's official: Billy Joel is coming to Globe Life Park in Arlington this year (@DallasNews)
Texas
Wichita Falls, TX - Walmart bans woman who rode an electric cart around parking lot for several hours while drinking wine from Pringles can at 6AM ! (@FoxNews)
Texas
Teenager tied up in pickup may have been victim of vigilantes, Fort Worth police say (@DallasNews)
Crime
Substitute teacher arrested after police say she had sex with Texas high schooler (@DallasNews)
Crime
Kane Beef Processing (Corpus Christi, Tex.) beef packer, has filed for bankruptcy. Kane processes roughly 270k head of cattle annually and has 700 employees (@kiiitv)
Texas
Texas Catholic leaders name 286 priests and others accused of child sex abuse (@LATimes)
Texas
Cowboys' Jerry Jones downplays Jason Garrett's contract situation: 'He trusts me, I trust him' (USAToday)
NFL
Trump will use an appearance in El Paso to make a case for a congressional spending deal that would fund a border wall and avert another government shutodwn (@WSJ)
Trump
A Texas trophy hunter reportedly paid $110K to kill a rare mountain goat in Pakistan (USAToday)
Texas
Amazon Air cargo jet crashes in Houston (@SFGate)
Amazon
Johnny Football kicked out of CFL - Johnny Manziel Released by CFL's Alouettes After Failing to Meet Contract Terms (@BleacherReport)
NFL
Chip and Joanna Gaines buy historic 6,700-square-foot stone Cottonland Castle in Waco,Texas for $425K. It has been vacant for about 20 years.
Texas
Wind Blows Roof Off Amarillo Liquor Store Wednesday. Sustained winds of 64 miles per hour were reported according to the National Weather Service.(@MyHighPlains)
FETVH (Fire, Earthquakes, Tornados, Volcanoes & Hurricanes)
Beto O'Rourke raises $6.1 million on first day, topping Sanders and all other rivals (@NBC)
Politics
7 states don't make residents pay income taxes: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington & Wyoming (USAToday)
Taxes
A Texas homeowner saw a 'few' rattlesnakes and called for help. The removal company found 45 of them (USAToday)
Animal
Beto O'Rourke is set to officially kick off his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination Saturday morning in El Paso, Texas (@NYTimes)
Election 2020
Chris Beard has Texas Tech in its first ever Final Four (@SN)
College Basketball
Waco, Texas - Prosecutors drop all charges 2015 Twin Peaks biker shootout between rival biker gangs, the Bandidos and Cossacks, that left 9 dead and at least 20 injured
Crime
A perfect fit at Texas Tech, Chris Beard will face choices after his fast rise (USAToday)
College Basketball
The Cowboys have agreed to a five year, $105 million deal with DE DeMarcus Lawrence with $65 million guaranteed (@ESPNNFL)
NFL
Secret Service director Randolph "Tex" Alles is leaving his position (@LATimes)
Politics
NCAA championship: Virginia holds off Texas Tech in overtime for first national title (USAToday)
College Basketball
Trump signs measures easing energy regulation while in Texas (CNN)
Trump
WOW! Strong winds pushed over this semi truck traveling down a highway in Amarillo, Texas yesterday (@Accuweather)
Extreme Weather
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban abortion and charge women who have abortions with homicide, which can carry the death penalty (NBCNews)
Texas
Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday, Killing Eight, 90k homes in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia without power (@AP)
FETVH (Fire, Earthquakes, Tornados, Volcanoes & Hurricanes)
Residents of Alto, Texas are now picking up the pieces after their community was left devastated by a tornado (@Accuweather)
Texas
Kerrville Couple Arrested for Mail Theft and Forgery After Missing Cattle Payment (TSCRA)
Cattle Theft
Montana had the most Angus cattle registrations in 2017 followed Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Missouri & Kansas
Cattle Breeds
Texas school's dress code for parents bans 'sagging pants,' pajamas, hair rollers and more (USAToday)
Texas
Schlotzsky’s Restaurants Across the Country Become “Wonderfully Weird” With Transformation to Austin Eatery
Food & Drink
D-FW tops the U.S. in new home starts (@DallasNews)
Texas
Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher Uses A Portion Of His 10 Year $75 Million Dollar Contract To Purchase Featured Lot 2A Heifer @ $80,000 In 44 Farms Sale In Cameron, Texas (@mattlautner)
College Football
Gillett, Texas; cops bust a cockfight - 32 people were arrested, 22 vehicles impounded, 5 handguns, a rifle, and $37,002 in cash confiscated
Crime
At least 3 tornadoes slam Texas, Oklahoma as line of severe storms eyes Dallas (AccuWeather)
FETVH (Fire, Earthquakes, Tornados, Volcanoes & Hurricanes)
Hemp, Inc. Reports Texas Senate Approves Hemp Cultivation Bill. Texas House Bill 1325 would legalize hemp farming, processing and hemp-derived extracts such as cannabidiol (CBD).
Texas
We have all the gifts you need for Father's Day. Shop apparel and accessories! (Beef Loving Texans)
AgSell
Looking for truck drivers to help with corn harvest, starting late July, approximately two weeks. Short hauls, KW trucks, no long lines at the elevator (@bigaljack)
AgCareers
One dead, multiple people injured in crane collapse after severe storms sweep through North Texas (Twitter)
Extreme Weather
Agriculture revs the economic engine in Texas. And in terms of market value, cattle and calves, poultry and eggs and cotton and cottonseed are the top 3 ag commodities (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
CROP PROGRESS: 90% of the corn in Texas had emerged by June 16th, compared to 86% last week and 96% last year
Crop Progress
Texas Animal Health Commission confirms vesicular stomatitis detected in Kinney County horses
Horse Network
Passionate about beef cattle? Applications now open for the 44 Farms International Beef Academy! (@tamuansc)
Texas
Proud to announce our partnership with Texas Tech to create a state-of-the-art cotton classing facility on the Lubbock, TX campus (@USDA_AMS)
Texas
...I am starting to take it a whisper personal when other ‘aggies’ claim climate change isn’t real (@MegRaeB)
Climate Change
It was a chilly morning for ranch work, but everyone was all smiles. Our second place photo was submitted by Molly Sims of Wellington (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
One acre can grow about - 821 lbs. of cotton - 2,784 lbs. of wheat or - 50,000 lbs. of strawberries (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
With roots deep in the West Texas soil, this fifth generation farm family is growing cotton for jeans and t-shirts in Wrangler's new Rooted collection (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
God needed someone to care for the land, the animals and families... (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
Corbitt Wall from Texas selling at the International Auctioneer Competition In Stavely (Facebook)
Corbitt Wall
Hemp law has most big-city prosecutors in Texas stepping back from marijuana charges. But not in El Paso (TexasTribune)
Cannabis
Amarillo Livestock reported 812 head this week, compared to 872 head last week. Feeder steers & heifers reported $2-7 higher
Texas
NEWS: Since the July 9, 2019 update, anthrax has been detected on 3 additional premises in southwest Sutton County and one premises in south central Crockett County (TX Animal Health Com)
TSCRA
TEXAS CATTLE TICKER: This ticker can be on your website! Contact Dusty Markham at 913-579-6304 for more information
Texas
CHANNEL SPOTLIGHT: Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) -- Check out Channel 801
Channel Spotlights
NATIONAL BEEF WIRE: To get your own channel; please call Dusty Markham at 913-579-6304
About Us
WEATHER FLASH: For the remainder of the week, hotter-than-normal weather across interior sections of the West will contrast with near- or below-normal temperatures in the central and eastern U.S.
Weather
Game changer. Join the 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy class of 2019-2020 (@tamuansc)
AgEvents
Congratulations to Surcy Peoples for starting a new position as Supply Chain Manager at Cactus Feeders!
Cactus Feeders
One bale of cotton can make: - 215 Jeans - 249 Bed Sheets - 690 Terry Bath Towels or - 1,256 Pillowcases (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
Trying to tame the cowlick for the customary #firstdayofschool picture (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
TCFA: The entire beef community was on hand to raise money for kids in need. $163,000 for beef protein to go in weekend backpacks (@txcattlefeeders)
Shout Out
Trying to get to Torchy’s for a beer and a taco, currently mired down in an Amarillo traffic jam (@jerodmcdaniel)
Texas
It’s no COW-incidence. Everything’s better with some cows around! (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
AgriLife Extension offers ranchers, landowners wildfire preparation tips
FETVH (Fire, Earthquakes, Tornados, Volcanoes & Hurricanes)
NDA warns livestock owners of anthrax after cattle in Texas, North Dakota test positive for disease
Cattle Health
Cattle in Jim Wells County monitored and treated after fever ticks discovered (KZTV10)
Cattle Health
It’s hot in Texas, y’all. But the water is udderly cool and refreshing (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
White rice or brown rice. Organic or conventional. Asian food or Mexican food. Whatever your favorite rice dish, it all starts with farmers like Scott Savage (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
AGR Partners buys 50% of the 4th largest cattle feeder Green Plains Cattle Company
Southwind (Western Kansas)
SHOUT OUT! CALF's Featured Lady is Missy McClure. Read all about her and her incredible accomplishments
Shout Out
Cotton is used to make: Blue jeans, T-shirts, Pillowcases, Bed sheets, Paper products, Cosmetics, Livestock feed, And more (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
Beto is going to go door-to-door confiscating weapons, but he can't handle this timid bit of blowback? (@THEHermanCain)
Guns
It rained across some parts of Texas this week, but it's still very dry. 175 counties have outdoor burn bans in place (@TexasFarmBureau)
Texas Farm Bureau
Tropical Depression Imelda will continue to entrain moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of SE Texas (@NWSHouston)
Texas
The USDA reported meat and bone meal (Texas Panhandle R-T) at NQ compared to NQ last week and $202.50 last year
Feedstuffs
Looking ahead: NCBA President Jennifer Houston will testify before the full Senate Agriculture Committee next week (@BeltwayBeef)
NCBA
DROUGHT MONITOR: 41.38% of the South experiencing no drought, compared to 54.00% last week and 56.31% last year
Weather
DROUGHT MONITOR: 1.81% of the South experiencing "extreme to exceptional drought" (D3-D4), compared to 1.77% last week and 1.30% last year
Weather
Shout out to all the feedyard crews who work hard to ensure each employee knows how to operate heavy machinery like feed trucks, front end loaders and cattle and hay trucks (TCFA)
Feedyards (Cattle Feeding)
The Morning Cattle Report: Cash prices, salebarn reports, market commentary (Channel 337)
Morning Cattle Report
DALLAS: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph
Weather
CATTLE FLASH: The estimated daily cattle slaughter has averaged 116,330 head so far in 2019
Cattle Network
The USDA reported rice bran (Texas R-T) at $90.00, compared to $90.00 last week and $112.50 last year
Feedstuffs
Today Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Texas A&M Bonfire Tragedy That Left 11 Students Dead and 27 Injured
National News
Authorities say feral hogs attacked and killed a woman outside a Southeast Texas home (@FoxNews)
National News
Lots of farmers are reducing carbon footprints by lowering emissions and trips across the field.
Farm Network
Report: Dallas Cowboys hire Mike McCarthy as head coach. He spent 13 seasons as the Packers head coach from 2006 to 2018.
Sports
4Ry, USDA, Texas A&M AgriLife to develop innovative spraying technology for cattle fever ticks
Texas A&M
9 Horses in Wichita County, TX die due to liver failure, toxic kleingrass to hay likely to blame
AgToday
Texas agriculture is as big as the state itself—$24 billion in sales and nearly 250,000 farms
Texas Farm Bureau
Short Range Forecast: Another weather system will affect parts of the Southwest and central United States with snow and mixed precipitation developing from Oklahoma northeastward into the Great Lakes
Market Update
Texas A&M Chancellor Calls on Harvard to Investigate It's Faculty Members Over Criticism of a Texas A&M Beef Study
Cattle Network
Texas A&M chancellor roasts Harvard faculty for their criticism of a beef study (@DallasMorningNews)
AgToday
Texas Animal Health Commission Establishes BVDV-PI Rule - The rule requires the seller of a BVDV-PI animal to disclose the status in writing to the buyer prior to or at the time of sale
Cattle Network
50+ longhorn cattle to fill streets of San Antonio Saturday morning kick off this year’s San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Cow-Calf Today
The cattle inventory in Texas was reported at 13.0 million head in 2020, unchanged from 2019
Cattle Inventory
Grand champion steer 'Cupid Shuffle' sells for record-breaking $300K to GKB Cattle at Fort Worth Stock Show
Cow-Calf Today
STGenetics Brahman - 2nd Annual Brahman Production Sale Videos Now Posted - Sale Date 3-8-2020 @ 11:00 CST
DVAuction
Texas had the largest increase in cattle inventory in the United States in 2019 followed by Oklahoma & Idaho
Cattle Inventory
CATTLE FLASH: 8 states had increases of 50K or more head in 2019: Texas, Oklahoma, Idaha, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Oregon & South Dakota
Cattle Inventory
CATTLE FLASH: Roughly 28% of the cattle in the United States are in Texas, Nebraska & Kansas
Cattle Inventory
6 states had 4 million or more head of cattle in 2020 (Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, Oklahoma & Missouri)
Cattle Inventory
Mercedes, TX - Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show livestock show, rodeo to continue as planned
Cattle Network
Rain & thunderstorm chances will continue across West Texas & southeast New Mexico today & tonight
Market Update
From scholarships to exhibitors, here's how the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is handling cancellation (@KHOU11)
Cow-Calf Today
TEXAS WEATHER FLASH: There is an enhanced risk of severe storms across central/northern TX into southwest/central OK late this afternoon into tonight. Damaging gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible. Peak tornado risk from around 6 pm to 11 pm CDT
Market Update
TSCRA: Amid pandemic, ranchers should be on high alert -Theft and scams on the rise during uncertain times
Cattle Network
The unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak have put a spotlight on our nation’s food supply.
Texas Farm Bureau
AMARILLO WEATHER FLASH: A cold front will bring some breezy north winds early today. Highest winds will be between 10 AM and 1 PM. After 1 PM, winds should start to taper off becoming light tonight out of the east. Highs in the mid 70s to upper 80s from the NW to SE
Market Update
Texas: Brazos Historical Foundation is raffling 20 F1 Braford heifers in a raffle called 'Beef on the Brazos'
Cow-Calf Today
Chinese company to buy Texas oil fields in $1.3 billion deal... A Chinese investment firm is shelling out $1.3 billion to buy giant oil fields in Texas, reflecting growing interest from China in U.S. energy resources
Market Update
Major League Baseball legend Nolan Ryan to open boutique butcher shop in Round Rock, TX
Cow-Calf Today
Texas A&M Aggie, Chris Boleman, Named President And CEO Of Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo
Cattle Network
Reward climbs to $21,000 in missing cattle case, 75 head were stolen from Falls County, TX ranch
Cow-Calf Today
TEXAS WEATHER FLASH: Watching our satellite data closely to see where thunderstorms may potentially develop later today. Also watching the potential for residual thunderstorms to linger into the overnight hours, similar to last night as some locations in NE Panhandles experienced
Market Update
Texas Virus Cases Rise By Record 5,551 to 125,921; Governor Says "Massive Outbreak" of Covid "Across the State."
Market Update
CROP PROGRESS: 95% of the cotton in Texas had been planted by June 21st , compared to 87% last week and 92% last year
Crop Progress
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER: Texas red meat production reported at 363.1 million pounds in April, down 31.6 million pounds from last year
Livestock Slaughter
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER: Texas cattle slaughter reported at 453.6K head in April, down 44.4K head from last year
Livestock Slaughter
Texas Supreme Court Holds Farm Animal Liability Act Inapplicable to Ranchers & Ranch Hands (AgriLife)
Cow-Calf Today
Water-saving alternative forage crops for Texas livestock - forage sorghum and pearl millet rather than corn
AgToday
According to today's coronavirus report card, there are now 533 active cases in the Amarillo area with 239 in Potter County and 294 in Randall County (Amarillo.com)
Market Update
U.S. Orders China to Close Its Houston Consulate in 72 Hours. The Trump administration told Chinese diplomats in Texas to clear out by Friday.
National News
Central Texas cattle raisers can rest a lot easier following the arrest and imprisonment of "notorious livestock thief," William "Willie" Rittenbaugh
Cattle Theft
Hurricane Hanna made a second landfall at 6:15 PM CDT in eastern Kenedy County, Texas, about 15 miles (25 km) north-northwest of Port Mansfield, Texas with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (Accuweather)
Market Update
State Disaster Declaration issued for 32 counties as Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on the Texas Coast (Gov. Greg Abbott)
Market Update
Hanna has unloaded up to 15 inches of rain in South Texas and there are widespread reports of flash flooding (Capital Weather)
Market Update
More than a quarter million homes and businesses are without power this morning in South Texas as Tropical Storm Hanna brings torrential rainfall (Weather)
Market Update
Brahman-type cattle may require less nitrogen; feeding them accordingly could reduce nitrogen emissions
Cow-Calf Today
No rides or bands, but livestock show and rodeo go on at The Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo in Waco October 8-18
AgToday
Cattle Trade: Thus far on Tuesday negotiated trade in Kansas is light on light demand with live sales 2.00 higher than last week at 106.00
Cattle Update
MILK PRODUCTION: Texas production reported at 1.22 billion pounds, up 51 million pounds from last year
Dairy
CATTLE ON FEED: Texas inventory reported at 2.85 million head, down 70K head from last month
Cattle on Feed
CATTLE ON FEED: Texas placements reported at 415K head, down 25K head from last month
Cattle on Feed
Amarillo Livestock: All classes of cattle traded steady on comparable sales, trade activity was light to moderate on moderate demand (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
MBJ Ranch & Trio Genetics - Power of the Brands - Sale Videos Now Posted - Sale Date 9-12-2020 @ 3:00
Cow-Calf Today
TEXAS WEATHER UPDATE: DANGEROUS heat indices of 111-114 are now expected across coastal SE TX & SW LA through this evening. (NWS Lake Charles)
Market Update
MBJ Ranch & Trio Genetics - Power of the Brands Sale Videos Now Posted - Sale Date 9-12 @ 3:00CST
Cow-Calf Today
Panda Biotech Select Wichita Falls, TX, As Site Of The Largest Hemp Fiber Processing Center In The U.S.
AgToday
NBW STREAMING: Producers Livestock Auction Company - San Angelo, Texas (WATCH LIVE NOW)
Cattle Update
Amarillo Livestock: Receipts reported for Monday at 520 head, compared to 360 last sale and N/A last year (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
USDA reports steers (500-600#) in South Central Region at $148.72, compared to $150.91 last week and $142.74 last year (cp1)
Cattle Update
CROP PROGRESS: 79% of the corn in Texas had matured by September 13th, compared to 73% last week and 64% last year (VIEW REPORT)
Crop Progress
NATIONAL STEER TRACKER: The average price for the top 25 steer strings (700-899#) sold so far this week was $145.10. The price range was $136.50 - $157.50 (VIEW REPORT)
Cattle Update
Producers Livestock (San Angelo, TX): Steer and heifer calves and yearlings steady with best demand for steer calves. (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
Producers Livestock (San Angelo, TX): Receipts reported for Thursday at 1,286 head, compared to 1,712 last sale and 1,000 last year (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
Tulia Livestock: Receipts reported for Thursday at 871 head, compared to 1,211 last sale and 1,456 last year (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
Cattleman's Livestock (Dalhart, TX): Receipts reported for Thursday at 738 head, compared to 1,046 last sale and 1,797 last year (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
Cattleman's Livestock (Dalhart, TX): Steer and heifer calves and feeder steers and heifers firm, receipts on the day were limited by rain and temperatures in the mid-forties (AMS/USDA)
Feeder & Replacement Reports
