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Cattle Rustler Admits to Theft While Drunk; Lands Three in Jail

A man in Texas went to jail after he admitted to stealing six head of cattle during a drunken conversation and two of his fellow cattle rustlers are in trouble, too.

A man in Texas went to jail after he admitted to stealing six head of cattle during a drunken conversation and two of his fellow cattle rustlers are in trouble, too.
Cattle Rustler Admits to Theft While Drunk; Lands Three in Jail

A man in Texas went to jail after he admitted to stealing six head of cattle during a drunken conversation and two of his fellow cattle rustlers are in trouble, too.

The author of the popular “Hank the Cowdog” series has written a book about a massive wildfire nearly a year after he lost his own home in the Perryton Fire.
‘Hank The Cowdog’ Author Writes Book Depicting Perryton Wildfire

The author of the popular “Hank the Cowdog” series has written a book about a massive wildfire nearly a year after he lost his own home in the Perryton Fire.

Due to the lack of rain, feedyards are advised to begin their spring manure harvesting or dust mitigation practices sooner than later.
Feedyards Advised to Begin Pen Surface Cleaning Now Due to Dry Weather

Due to the lack of rain, feedyards are advised to begin their spring manure harvesting or dust mitigation practices sooner than later.

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Forecasters Warn of Drought, Wildfires Across Plains

The amount of moisture received across the US southern high plains since October has been ridiculously low. Forecasters warn of intensifying drought and wheat crop losses.

Texas Rancher Sues Border Patrol

Lawsuit challenges authority to implement “Operation Drawbridge” on private property outside a 25-mile border zone.

Suit challenges authority to implement “Operation Drawbridge.”
Texas Rancher Sues Border Patrol

Lawsuit challenges authority to implement “Operation Drawbridge” on private property outside a 25-mile border zone.

Drought throughout the Great Plains is causing a higher than normal risk of wildfire through April.
Drought Increases Wildfire Risk In the Great Plains Through Spring

Drought in the central and southern Plains is causing a higher than normal risk of wildfire through April.

Hurricane Harvey Cost Texas $200 Million in Ag Losses
Hurricane Harvey Cost Texas $200 Million in Ag Losses

Texas lost more than $200 million in crop and livestock losses, according to economists with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Chisholm Trail Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Chisholm Trail Celebrates 150th Anniversary

There’s still a lot of lore and romance left in the Old West. Ranchers celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail.

Texas Ranchers Battle Hurricane Harvey to Protect Cattle
Texas Ranchers Battle Hurricane Harvey to Protect Cattle

Ranchers are assessing damage and trying to evacuate livestock after Hurricane Harvey invaded the Texas coast, bringing torrential rains, tornadoes and high winds.