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THIS FORD ESCAPE car was damaged on Feb. 27 in an accident at the intersection of State Highway 21 East and F.M. 50. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS FORD ESCAPE car was damaged on Feb. 27 in an accident at the intersection of State Highway 21 East and F.M. 50. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Woman hurt in truck-car crash at 21-F.M. 50

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A College Station woman was injured on Thursday morning, Feb. 27, in a truck-car collision at the State Highway 21 East and F.M. 50 intersection.The accident occurred at 7:05 a.m.

Small fire contained at Woodrow Lake area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Caldwell and Cooks Point volunteer firefighters responded on Sunday afternoon, March 2, to a small fire in wooded acreage at Woodrow Lake off F.M. 2000, but it was quickly contained and confined to that area.

Local firefighters assist at Milam County blaze

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Cade Lake, Deanville and Black Jack volunteer firefighters assisted Rockdale Fire Department in battling a large fire consuming pasture land and wooded acreage on Sunday afternoon, March 2, in Milam County, about a half a mile from the Burleson County line.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Determination can soon run out if we don’t have God’s SpiritHow determined are you in most situations? It can quickly evaporate when you feel like you’re being beat up. But if it were so easy to persevere, then no one would give up -- and that’s why so many fail in their pursuits.
One of the most important aspects of fruit tree maintenance is to allow the tree to progress at its own pace and to avoid overwatering and overtending it. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

One of the most important aspects of fruit tree maintenance is to allow the tree to progress at its own pace and to avoid overwatering and overtending it. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

Proper tree planting for more ‘fruitful’ results

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way.Larry Stein, Ph.D.
CATS SPENDING MORE TIME indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

CATS SPENDING MORE TIME indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
As temperatures drop, outdoor cats may spend more time indoors, which calls for attention to a health threat -- Toxoplasma gondii, T. gondii, also known as the “cat parasite.”This infectious agent infects over 40 million people in the U.S.The parasites reproduce exclusively within cats.

Prepare for wildfires as potential continues

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
As wildfire potential continues across Texas, prepare and keep prevention top of mind.“ Dr y c ondi t i ons will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief.
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