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Meyer conquers 5'9 to claim state gold

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One participant that continued to impress while at the state meet was freshman Ryanne Meyers. “ Our fresh-man did exceptionally well finishing in fourth place. That was a big accomplishment for her and hopefully we can get her in other events next year,” Sealy track and field coach Ray Dabney said. Meyers also faced a challenge at the regional meet in which she had to clear a height to make herself eligible for the state berth. “ She had already missed it twice, but she came through with an excellent jump, and she ended up with two personal records that day and had to have a jump off for the third space spot,” Dabney continued. “ That was a big accomplishment for her.”

Allens Creek Reservoir project gains momentum

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Further water security for the Brazos River Basin is closer than ever as plans for a new Austin County reservoir to accelerate with the help of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Another big step forward occurred at the BRA Board of Directors meeting on May 13 with the approval of the professional services engineering contract to facilitate the development of the Allens Creek Reservoir project.
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Planning ahead: Reducing stress when boarding your pet

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When pet parents travel but have no one to watch their furry companions, boarding can be a safe and necessary option. But being away from home, adjusting to an unfamiliar environment and adapting to a new schedule can impact even the most easygoing cats and dogs. For those pets, the abrupt shift can temporarily affect appetite, digestion, behavior and even immune function.

Commissioner Miller praises Trump and Attorney General Paxton for launch of investigation into meatpacking industry

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AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised Attorney General Ken Paxton and President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice for launching a sweeping antitrust investigation into the nation’s largest meatpackers over allegations of market manipulation and anticompetitive practices that may have harmed Texas cattle ranchers and American consumers. Commissioner Miller said the investigation is a tremendous step toward restoring fairness, competition, and transparency in the American beef industry after years of consolidation and foreign-controlled influence over the nation’s food supply.