Girdling roots should be removed as soon as possible
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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have an 8-year-old oak tree. It looks like it has a girdling root.
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PET OF THE WEEK
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WEEK Meet Dahlia! Dahlia was surrendered to the shelter by her owner in mid-April. She was scared and apprehensive about her new situation, but after a few days of the shelter staff working with her to calm her fears, she was more comfortable, and her sweet disposition came to the forefront.
ROCK SLIDES
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Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com May 24, 31 Birding on the Wild Side, 9-10:30 a.m.
Texas Capital Highlights
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Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.
AgriLife Extension holds training
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Far West Texas private applicators training on Wednesday, July 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Reeves County Extension Office in Pecos.
USDA opens general and continuous conservation reserve program enrollment
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners on May 12. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP beginning today through June 6, 2025.
Brewster County declared drought disaster area
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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. With all commissioners present, Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presided over a wide-ranging session.
