agriculture commissioner

Federal officials say rapid reporting is critical to stopping the flesh-eating parasite from becoming established in Texas. Miller suggested some ranchers may hesitate to report cases because of quarantine restrictions.

The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk.

Texas Democrats' best hope to score a win in the statewide election could be Kinky Friedman. Friedman is in the May 27 runoff with Jim Hogan to be the…

Kinky Friedman, singer, humorist, novelist, and hawker of tequila, is trying to the third time to add “elected official” to the list. The 69 year old has…