Texas hunters could see strong deer numbers and slightly better-than-average antler quality during the upcoming season. Texas Parks and Wildlife estimates the state's white-tailed deer population at about 5.6 million following three strong years of fawn survival. Improved rainfall during late spring and early summer al...

Texas gasoline prices remain historically high for this time of year despite a slight decline statewide. AAA Texas reports regular unleaded is averaging $3.94 a gallon, down two cents from last week but $1.20 higher than a year ago. San Angelo motorists are paying even more, with an average of $4.10 a gallon. Texas jus...

Record-high diesel prices are putting another strain on Concho Valley farmers as cotton harvest gets underway. Diesel recently climbed above six dollars a gallon, raising the cost of running tractors and harvesting equipment as well as transporting crops. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist Reagan Noland says p...