3 freight trains collide in Texas, 4 crew hurt
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 20:28 Published in April 2013AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Three freight trains collided in the Texas Panhandle before dawn Wednesday, derailing up to 30 cars and injuring four crewmembers including two critically. An eastbound BNSF Railway train rear-ended a stopped train, just east of Amarillo, then moments later a westbound train collided with the two-train wreck, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Farm Service Agency Schedules Guaranteed Loan Program Training for Lenders
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 20:26 Published in May 2013(COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS) – USDA Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Judith A. Canales, announced that it is time for lenders to register for the upcoming FSA Guaranteed Loan Program training. FSA will host four webinars and three on-site classroom seminars for lenders. "The webinars are geared toward experienced lenders who are familiar with FSA guaranteed loans," said Canales.
4-H Week, one day 4-H provide statewide community service
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 18:55 Published in May 2013COLLEGE STATION – ctober 6-12 is National 4-H Week, which culminates with “one day 4-H” — a day of community service set for Oct. 12, said a Texas 4-H program coordinator. “4-H Week is a time during which we take special efforts to make people aware of the 4-H program, its members and the many things the program has to offer toward youth development,” said Dr. Toby Lepley, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H and youth development specialist, College Station.