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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.
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KidFish a stunning success

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Beautiful weather greeted the annual Sealy Police Department KidFish event held at the Mark A. Chapman BP&W Park. This annual event is designed for family fun and allows children to engage with local police officers. “It also helps law-enforcement build a relationship with the community and the kids that we serve,” said Sealy Police Investigator Keith Drlik. “It also gets the kids active in the community and gets them outside away from all the computers and the video screens.” Hourly prizes were awarded for the biggest fish and smallest fish caught.