Jayme Lozano Carver
Reporter | The Texas Tribune-
The companies have faced waves of public backlash in Texas. To battle that negative public perception, they’ve donated millions to community causes and needs. -
The beef industry has been under pressure recently from market disruptions, record high beef prices and small herd sizes. The groups say the ICE operations are another challenge for the industry. -
Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires. -
Data centers and agriculture depend on many of the same resources, such as water, land and electricity, which has some in the industry worried about the future. -
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake was felt early Thursday morning and is said to be stronger than what the region typically experiences. -
On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true. -
A Lubbock County commissioner announced his congressional campaign. Then he was removed from office.Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish removed Commissioner Jason Corley from office this week, the latest twist in the Republicans’ fraught relationship. -
Rural leaders who have worked years to improve broadband access said they were disappointed by the sharp decrease in federal dollars. -
Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake. -
A group representing High Plains region farmers has launched a campaign to make buyers aware of synthetic fibers’ impact on the environment and health.
