Top Reasons to Shop at a Texas Farmers Market




This week marks the 15th Annual National Farmers Market Week, where we celebrate the abundance of summer and the farmers and ranchers who make it possible. USDA has identified strengthening local food systems as one of the four pillars of rural economic development. Nationwide, local food is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture. The 2012 Census of Agriculture […]

LEE ROY BROWN JR.



Lee Roy ‘Butch’ Brown, Jr., age 60, of Mountain Home, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in San Antonio. He was born December 29, 1953. Lee Roy was a great athlete in high school. He was also an accomplished athlete in football and other sports. Lee Roy enjoyed people and telling them stories and jokes. He loved to fish and […]

CHARLES CARR SR.



Charles Sidney Carr Sr. of Pleasanton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the age of 75. Charles was born November 20, 1938 in Mathis, Texas to Dave and Ruth (Brown) Carr. Charles is survived by his wife Louella Carr of Pleasanton; sons, Charles Sidney Carr, Jr. and wife Gretchen of Boerne and David Scott […]

PORFIRIO GARCIA



Porfirio Garcia, age 93, of Poteet, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born November 10, 1920. Porfirio was a World War II Veteran and bravely fought in Africa, France and Italy. Porfirio is survived by his sons, Fernando Garcia and wife Glenda of Poteet, Tony Garcia and wife Oralia of Poteet and son, Robert […]

SANTIAGO FLORES JR.



Santiago R. Flores, Jr. born June 30, 1949, passed away Monday, July 29, 2014 in Leming, Texas at the age of 65 years. Mr. Flores was preceded in death by his parents, Santiago Flores, Sr. and Adelfina Rodriguez Flores and brothers, Rudy and Joe Ortiz. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine R. Griego; son, Santiago Flores, III; six step-children, […]

JOEL MARTINEZ JR.



Services for Joel Martinez, Jr., 31, of Poteet, are pending at this time. Visit hurleyfuneralhome.com for updates, or call 569-2535.

BOB GREER



Bob “Rusty” Greer, age 82, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 in Floresville. He was born August 26, 1931. Rusty is survived by wife, Peggy Greer of Charlotte; son, Bob Russell Greer of Jourdanton; daughter, Tammy Adams and husband Hollis Woodlee of Jourdanton; sister, Lottie Newman and husband Braxton of Pleasanton; grandchildren, Joel David Burgett, Bob Adams, Wayne […]

Team ropings prep for rodeo next weekend




Pleasanton Young Farmers announced that the County Team Ropings will be held this weekend, August 8 and 9 at the Atascosa County Showbarn Arena. Roping schedule is: Friday, August 8 – Open; Saturday, August 9 – #10 Draw Pot. Teams from surrounding counties are welcome to participate. Call 830-281-5650 to sign up. Richest Open Rodeo in Texas On Friday, August […]

USDA Provides 12-Week Progress Update on Disaster Assistance



Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided a 12-week progress report on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs today, announcing that USDA has processed 106,000 payments to farmers in 40 states across the country who suffered livestock and grazing losses between October 2011 and passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. “Farmers and ranchers who waited two and a half years […]

FSA reminds lenders to register for the Guaranteed Loan Program Training



USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Judith A. Canales, reminds lenders to register for the upcoming FSA Guaranteed Loan Program training in Corpus Christi on August 7, 2014. “The training in Corpus Christi is an on-site classroom style training seminar for new loan officers or those who are new to the Guaranteed Loan Program,” said Canales. The Guaranteed […]