LeAnda Staebner

LeAnda Staebner

Texas Farm Bureau advocates for ag literacy

GLEN ROSE — Josh Beaty, area field representative for the Texas Farm Bureau, addressed the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week at Double S Ranch, offering an in-depth look at the organization’s mission, programs and impact on agriculture across the state. Founded in 1933, Beaty explained that the Texas Farm Bureau is a grassroots, membership-driven organization representing more than 500,000 families statewide.

Perez: The hayride

Many traditions abound in October. Most, it seems, circle round in anticipation of Halloween. Some traditions are seasonal (harvest time), others are decorative (mind the pumpkin), and one is absolutely inexplicable.

Ansell: Following Jesus

I’m writing this on Tuesday afternoon about 4:37 p.m. and I just got through with a run. It’s been a long day with Jesus and I thought an early run might shake the cobwebs out of my head. It didn’t.