US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices
Read full article: US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower pricesPresident Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.
Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
Read full article: Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling seasonAnyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburgers and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs.
Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
Read full article: Ranchers hope Trump's tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertaintyRanchers hope President Donald Trump's tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks.
Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming
Read full article: Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be comingEgg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
NEISD cites declining enrollment as part of reason to close three schools. Why are numbers down?
Read full article: NEISD cites declining enrollment as part of reason to close three schools. Why are numbers down?North East Independent School District’s decision to close three schools at the end of the school year has left parents concerned and uncertain about their children’s futures.
The US Census Bureau says San Antonio is fastest-growing city; can its real estate market handle the growth?
Read full article: The US Census Bureau says San Antonio is fastest-growing city; can its real estate market handle the growth?One nonprofit said it is most concerned with the amount of affordable housing citywide.
‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closures
Read full article: ‘Neighborhoods are key:’ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closuresThe SAISD board approved ‘rightsizing’ recommendations this week. A broker associate in San Antonio said this could have an impact on the future of the city's real estate market.
San Antonio’s real estate market steadied out since pandemic, but Texas is top of mind for buyers
Read full article: San Antonio’s real estate market steadied out since pandemic, but Texas is top of mind for buyersOne agent said the real estate market has steadied out since the start of the pandemic, but prices you see now across San Antonio may still be higher than they were a few years ago.
Same cart of groceries costs $34 more than last year, analysis shows
Read full article: Same cart of groceries costs $34 more than last year, analysis showsInflation may be easing, but your grocery receipt doesn't show it. A detailed price check of the same groceries shows most prices significantly higher than one year ago.
Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinnerAmericans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Here’s what you can expect to pay for a turkey this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Here’s what you can expect to pay for a turkey this ThanksgivingYou may not want to wait until the last minute to buy your Thanksgiving turkey. Production is down, prices are up, and small fresh birds are more challenging to find, experts say.
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’The level of violence is horrifying’: Health officials warn that kids shouldn’t watch Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’
Read full article: ’The level of violence is horrifying’: Health officials warn that kids shouldn’t watch Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’As the Netflix series “Squid Game” continues to be a megahit for audiences across the nation, some health professionals are warning that the show is “clearly not appropriate for children.”
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More than $600 million in agricultural losses accounted for so far, Texas A&M economist says
Read full article: More than $600 million in agricultural losses accounted for so far, Texas A&M economist saysSAN ANTONIO – Losses in the agriculture industry brought on by the winter storm in Texas are now estimated to be $605 million, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dr. David Anderson, the education agency’s livestock economist, said included in that figure are $228 million in losses to the livestock and poultry industries, as well as the animals who died due to the cold. RELATED: Texas Farm Bureau, others assessing winter storm damage“That probably ate up a lot more cost than they were expecting in producing the birds this year,” Anderson said. Full Screen 1 / 6 Image courtesy of Bryan Bettice, Adkins, Texas. Many had pumps that froze up, and damaged pipe systems now need repair to get water to their cattle.
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Conflict raging over ‘The Eyes of Texas’ school song
Read full article: Conflict raging over ‘The Eyes of Texas’ school songAUSTIN, Texas – Losing football games is one thing at the University of Texas. A challenge to the hallowed school song is quite another. “Standing for ‘The Eyes of Texas’ is a statement of something – school spirit, loyalty, solidarity,” University of Texas law professor emeritus David Anderson said. They first marched with coach Tom Herman from campus to the state Capitol, then led a group of students and athletes demanding the school drop “The Eyes of Texas." “To be clear, the UT System Board of Regents stands unequivocally and unanimously in support of President Hartzell’s announcement that The Eyes of Texas is, and will remain, the official school song,” Eltife said.
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