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Ten East Texas cooperatives were knocked about by Hurricane Ike: 180,498 out of some 300,000 co-op meters were out September 14 due to the storm, which caused the most far-reaching blackout in Texas history. On September 21, only 17,579 meters were still off-line—less than 10 percent of the total outages. By September 25, all co-ops…

Chrissy Omo milks her goat business for all it’s worth

From colonists to cowboys, the Coastal Plains sustains a rich history

Protecting Texas’ only natural lake from the destructive giant salvinia

The modern farmer, more than ever, relies on heavy equipment to bring in the crops. This year, before heading out to the fields, farmers should make sure they know the locations of power lines and take into account their equipment sizes, especially if they are using something new. Also be aware that even if a…