FaithRio Texas Conference
Rio Texas Conference Representatives Attend United Methodist Leadership Gathering in Calgary
Three Rio Texas Conference representatives and their bishop are taking part in a United Methodist gathering in Canada this week.
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Good BusinessTexas Farm & Ranch
Texas drought, week of October 20: 70.2% of the state in drought
70.2% of Texas is in moderate drought or worse, down 8.2 points from the week before. 45.2% is in severe drought or worse. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor.
CommunityTexas A&M AgriLife Today
AgriLife offers tips for growing strawberries in Texas
A Texas A&M AgriLife fruit specialist says fall is the best time to plant strawberries and lists varieties, planting methods and care tips.
CommunityWater Reports
Texas A&M AgriLife Today: Super El Niño brings hope for moisture to drought-weary Texas
Texas producers heading into fall and winter have reason to hope a historically strong El Niño will deliver what much of the state has gone without for years – enough moisture to recharge depleted soil profiles. Storms…
Good BusinessTexas Farm & Ranch
Texas drought, week of October 13: 78.4% of the state in drought
78.4% of Texas is in moderate drought or worse, down 3.6 points from the week before. 47.8% is in severe drought or worse. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor.
HeritageTexas Parks & Wildlife
TPWD Says Flexibility and Habitat Are Key to 2026-27 Duck Season
Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists say fewer ducks are expected this season, but recent rain has improved wetlands and may bring more young birds.
FaithRio Texas Conference
Rio Texas and Texas Annual Conference Cabinets Hold Joint Retreat in San Antonio
Church leaders from two Texas conferences met in August to learn together and plan for the future.
Good BusinessTexas Farm & Ranch
Texas drought, week of October 6: 82.0% of the state in drought
82.0% of Texas is in moderate drought or worse, down 9.9 points from the week before. 52.4% is in severe drought or worse. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor.
Good BusinessTexas Farm & Ranch
Texas drought, week of September 29: 91.9% of the state in drought
91.9% of Texas is in moderate drought or worse, up 7.7 points from the week before. 67.8% is in severe drought or worse. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor.
FaithHorizon Texas Conference
Horizon Texas Conference Clergy Hold Do Justice Retreat
Clergy from the Horizon Texas Conference met for a three-day retreat on how the church can pursue justice, and a podcast episode now covers the discussion.