Day 2 – Wednesday –January 23, 2013 Ms. Carolyn Brittin reiterated the need for water planning for Texas as it relates to population growth and recent droughts. Her office works off information formed during the time period “drought of record”. The Water Board was formed in 1950 after the drought of record. This office must [...]
Day 1 – Tuesday – January 22, 2013 The 83rd session of the Texas Legislature had begun January 8, 2013. 150 representatives and 31 senators were already hard at work. Mr. Joe Cox gave us a brief overview. Our constitution still reflects the interests of a rural state. Texas has made it difficult to make [...]
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This morning was a cold one – deep frost on the ground – frost on the backs of the cows. We started feeding as soon as we had enough sunlight to see - we knew that this morning they all needed that extra shot of protein. You know – sort of like your double shot [...]
My friends all know that starting around Thanksgiving, they won’t see much of me – because IT begins……….the calving!!! It is fast and furious to say the least. And if you thought you could use that line from Gone with the Wind – “Oh, Miss Scarlett, I don’t know nothing about birthin’ them babies” – [...]
