Washington, December 20, 2019, Five federal agencies (FCA, FDIC, FHFA, Federal Reserve Board, OCC) today announced they will reopen and extend until January 23, 2020, the comment period on a proposal to change the swap margin rules to facilitate the … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2019 – USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today highlighted major accomplishments and investments that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. … Continue reading →
Michael Wilson – For years, rural areas across the country have seen a fluctuation in population. According to Dr. Kenneth M. Johnson, Professor of Sociology at Loyola University-Chicago, there are migration streams going both ways from rural to urban and … Continue reading →
By Michael Wilson – Horseshoe Bay, TX – Regardless of the amount of rain that fell and refilled reservoirs and aquifers during Hurricane Katrina, Tropical Storm Imelda, or flooding storms of October 2019, as of October 10, 2019 approximately 13,362,172 … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statement regarding today’s shooting at a Walmart in the Cielo Vista Mall area of El Paso:“As tragic news comes from El Paso, my office stands ready to give full support … Continue reading →
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle lightly tested this week. Limited numbers of feeder steers and heifer sold mostly steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. Hay trades were mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Movement was moderate … Continue reading →
Ft,. Hood – Killeen Texas – The 1st Cavalry Division is proud to announce the assignment of Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Thomas C. Kenny as the next Division Command Sergeant Major. Kenny is currently serving as the 25th Command Sergeant Major … Continue reading →
FORT HOOD, Texas – First Army Division West will host a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m. Aug. 7 on Cameron Field here.Maj. Gen. Frank W. Tate will assume command of First Army Division West from Maj. Gen. Erik … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2019– Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today encouraged farmers, rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for financing in a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides loan guarantees … Continue reading →
FORT HOOD, Texas — A Fort Hood Soldier (Capt. Kevin Barry) is credited with saving the life of a Towne Services moving company employee who suffered a heart attack while working inside the Soldier’s home recently.Barry performed life-saving measures when … Continue reading →