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Screwworm returns to Texas

5 min ago By News Staff

A rural pest wiped out in the United States 60 years ago has returned to Texas, but local officials say Madison County livestock are not in immediate danger.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first New World screwworm case June 3 in a calf near La Pryor in Zavala County. Five more cases followed by June 9 — two additional calves in Zavala County, two calves in La Salle County, a goat in Gillespie County and a dog in Lea County, New Mexico.

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Community Calendar

3 years ago By News Staff

July 16 Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kimbro Center.

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First Madison County Food Market

3 years ago By Laura Ann Cannon

Madison County Food Market hosted its first day of business Saturday, July 9, from 7 to 11 a.m. and at Prosperity Bank parking lot, 208 West Main. The next scheduled sale day is July 16 at the Kimbro Center. Paula Mason and Ashley Butler organized the market.

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JAIL LOG

3 years ago By News Staff

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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CRIME LOG

3 years ago By News Staff

Weekly Crime Log 7/4/22 – 7/10/22 Traffic stops: 26 Motorist assist: 3 Alarms: 2 Livestock calls: 8 Crashes: 4 The following calls listed are only calls the Sheriff’s Office believes are of interest to the public. The listed calls do not reflect the entire workload that our Deputies respond to or initiate, each and every day.

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Farmers look for late season planting options

3 years ago By Special To The Meteor

Late-season sorghum has been a consideration for Texas growers stymied by drought so far, but the risks appear higher than the reward, especially in South Texas, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service report.

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Making crop insurance rates more accurate

3 years ago By Paul Schattenberg Special To The Meteor

A new study by agricultural economics experts from Texas A&M AgriLife and Virginia Tech makes a strong case for using historical weather information in crop insurance programs for even more accurate policy pricing.

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Forest Service warns large wildfires possible this week

3 years ago By News Staff

Hot and dry conditions across the state of Texas will create high wildfire potential through the weekend. Continued triple digit temperatures and dry conditions will reduce the moisture in vegetation across the landscape, increasing the possibility for wildfire ignitions to occur this week.

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TEA releases STAAR results for grades 3-8

3 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. Results for grades 3-8, which showed across-the-board improvements in all grades and subjects, with especially significant gains in reading.

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Keep It Cool This Summer:

3 years ago By Special To The Meteor

It is hot outside and many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure they stay safe this summer.

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‘ROUND TOWN

3 years ago By Gala Nettles

Did you see our young entrepreneurs on KBTX last week? Three-year-old Cole Pasket and seven-year-old Kade Pasket, children of Jessica and Larry Pasket Jr. and their 10-year-old cousin Cannon Lawless, the son of Ashley and Mike Lawless decided to organize their summer activities with a bucket list.

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