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Keeping canning safe: Pressure canner gauge testing offered at AgriLife Extension Office

As canning season approaches, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reminds home canners of the importance of annual pressure canner gauge testing. Proper testing ensures your canner operates safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and spoilage. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested yearly

Photo of the king and queen at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5

Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. The opening weekend of the 2025 season kicks off with Kids Free Weekend presented by Whataburger! Up to (3) Kids 12 & under get in free with each paid adult – no

Texas breaks record for total jobs, working Texans, size of labor force

Texas breaks record for total jobs, working Texans, size of labor force

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas again leading all states for jobs added over the last 12 months based on February 2025 employment data. Texas also broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force. “Texas continues to

National Nutrition Month: Embrace frozen and canned vegetables for healthy meals

Eating your vegetables has never been easier! This National Nutrition Month, we’re shining a spotlight on frozen and canned vegetables as affordable, convenient, and nutritious options to keep your meals healthy and delicious. Frozen and Canned Vegetables: Just as Good as Fresh Contrary to common myths, frozen and canned

National Nutrition Month: Eat the rainbow for better health!

National Nutrition Month: Eat the rainbow for better health!

This National Nutrition Month, let’s celebrate the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables! Eating a variety of colorful produce isn’t just visually appealing – it’s a simple and effective way to ensure you’re getting a wide range of essential nutrients to support overall health. Why Eat the

Texas labor market expansion continues into 2025

Texas labor market expansion continues into 2025

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market achieved new record highs for both jobs and the civilian labor force in January. The state added 27,900 positions over the month, reaching a total of 14,236,400 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 187,700 jobs from January 2024 to January 2025, bringing the

Governor seeks SBA disaster declaration sought for north Texas severe weather

Governor seeks SBA disaster declaration sought for north Texas severe weather

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities impacted by tornadoes, thunderstorms, and damaging straight-line winds that occurred earlier this month. If approved, the SBA declaration would make federal assistance available through disaster loans