This article will probably be out after the predicted icy weather but we may hit another bump in the road in February. When icy or snowy weather strikes the South, it often brings more disruption than it does in colder regions. Roads, infrastructure and residents are typically less equipped to handle winter conditions, making preparation essential when freezing temperatures are in the forecast.
Severe winter weather can come at anytime over the next month and Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative is taking proactive steps to respond quickly and safely is outages occur. Crews are ready, materials are staged, and coordination is underway to ensure any disruptions are handled with urgency.
When some people think about K–12 school choice, they often picture families in large metropolitan areas touring dozens of schools in search of the right fit. That certainly happens, but education options for families in Texas and across the country are continuing to evolve.
Texas A&M Forest Service is offering over $1.2 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to enhance community forestry initiatives throughout the state. Grants will help build capacity for community forestry through workforce development, outreach, canopy enhancements and other unique project ideas. The Community Forestry Grants program is designed to foster community forestry principles that promote the establishment, protection and enhancement of community forest ecosystems in Texas. Beyond the climate and ecosystem sustainability benefits that can be created by the funding, communities will be able to integrate health and wellness initiatives as a result of proper tree planting and management.
