Texas agriculture industry faces millions of dollars in losses
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the State is still totaling the economic impact on all aspects of the agricultural industry. Author: Brad Streicher (KVUE) Updated: 6:45 PM CST February 22, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas Texas faces millions of dollars in damages to the agricultural industry in Texas after last week’s winter storm.
State leaders are asking the federal government to help, while farmers worry they could be looking at losses for months or years to come.
“It’s a sick feeling, a helpless feeling,” Texas Citrus Mutual President Dale Murden said. “It s frustrating.”
Best Social Justice Warrior: Marcus Baskerville
hese days Marcus Baskerville is no stranger to media attention. The head brewer and co-founder of Weathered Souls Brewing Co. was thrust into the international spotlight back in June when he kicked off his Black is Beautiful initiative, intent on bringing attention to the social injustices faced by people of color. The idea for the campaign started out as a brewery-only release, but with a little push from Jester King Brewery’s co-founder, the concept quickly grew.
Baskerville reached out to other brewers to see if they were interested in participating with the stipulation that they commit to donating 100 percent of the proceeds from their Black is Beautiful beer to organizations that promote equality, places like Know Your Rights Camp, 100 Black Men of San Antonio and African American Dream Maker Fund. To go along with the name, Baskerville chose a stout as the base beer and gave other brewers the freedom to put their own spin on i
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Jester King Brewery sits on 165 acres outside Dripping Springs, and it has long been a destination for people who want to enjoy a beer and enjoy an afternoon outside.
This month, the brewery has opened a 2-mile natural trail that winds through the Hill Country property.
The loop starts and ends at the brewery, which also includes a pizzeria. There is a shorter 1/2-mile loop also on the property. Walk-ins are welcome, but guests are encouraged to make a reservation, which books both a picnic table and access to the hiking trail.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, guests are required to wear a mask at all times, except while eating and drinking at tables. The brewery is open Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.