The Great Texas Showdown

Historic Texas Flag

 

The Lone Star Struggle

 Texas Ranchers—a resilient breed, weathered by sun and soil, their legacy etched into the very landscape they tend. As the scorching Texas sun climbs high, these stewards of the land brace themselves for another summer of challenges and triumphs.

Drought and Extreme Heat

For the second consecutive summer, drought and extreme heat bear down on Texas ranchers. The parched earth cracks, and the grass—once lush and green—now withers. Cattle seek shade under sparse mesquite trees, their hides dusty and eyes weary. Water sources dwindle, and the land thirsts for relief1.

Thinning Herds

Ranchers face tough decisions. To save on animal feed and hay costs, some consider thinning their herds. It’s a financial balancing act—a delicate dance between preserving the future and surviving the present. The cattle, too, feel the strain—their ribs more pronounced, their bellies hollow. Yet, resilience runs deep in their veins, passed down through generations of survival1.

The Call of the Range

As the sun blazes overhead, the Texas Ranchers ride tall. Their boots kick up dust, their voices echo across open plains. They know that summers come and go, but the spirit of the ranch endures—a balefire of change against the vast Texas sky.

So, here’s to the Ranchers—the stewards, the heroes, the heartbeat of the land. May they find strength in each sunrise and solace in the star-studded nights. 🌵🤠🐄

April 30, 2024 Quick Hello

The Great Texas Showdown

 

Deep In The Heart Of Texas Song

Texas Borders, Still Full

Yes, it seems that the Texas border is still facing a high number of migrant crossings, despite the efforts of the state and federal authorities to deter and manage them. According to the web search results, the Texas border has seen nearly 400,000 migrant encounters this year, many of whom are from Haiti, Venezuela, and other countries1 Some of the factors that contribute to the influx of migrants are the end of Title 42, a COVID-era policy that limited asylum claims, the word-of-mouth or social media messages that the border is open, and the economic and political crises in the migrants’ home countries

The situation at the Texas border has caused various challenges and controversies, such as the closure of some ports of entry, the overcrowding and inhumane conditions of the makeshift camps, the aggressive tactics of some law enforcement officers, and the political and public backlash against the Biden administration and the Texas governor  The US government and its partners are trying to address the crisis by providing humanitarian assistance, expediting the processing and removal of migrants, increasing the border security and cooperation, and supporting the diplomatic and development efforts in the region

However, the Texas border crisis is not likely to be resolved soon, as the root causes of migration are complex and deep-rooted, and the solutions are limited and contested. The Texas border may continue to see more migrants arriving in the coming months, as the weather improves and the demand for labor increases Therefore, the Texas border remains a hot spot for migration, humanitarian, and security issues

More Cement Trucks

 

Well, this is the 3rd time that cement trucks have come down our street, in the last two weeks.

It's being delivered down the street, and I haven't gotten out in the cold weather today, so I don't know what it's going to ......?

Flooding

Trump Visits

Old Train Depot

This is a picture provided, by Delores Ballard a resident here during this era.  I remember walking to school, and passing it every morning.  Of course it was one of the buildings that didn't hang around.  It's no longer there, just a spot where it once was.

Feed Store/Silos

The railroad tracks, that have run through this town for years and the building on the left was once a lumber yard.  Then there's the Feed store across from it, with the grain silos for storage, until the train cars get loaded and transported to other towns.
I borrowed this photo from Jack Palmer Photos.

Texas State Fair 1936

What a change of this well known event area.........still it has the large area and the Cotton Bowl still stands............

Back Then

Soldiers parade down Elizabeth Street in Brownsville, circa 1916.  This was something people would stop and watch.  Many looked to see if they knew any of the soldier's that was marching.

Dallas, TX 1947

I was born in 1944 in Dallas, TX, so I wouldn't have been old enough to remember any of this......

Toronadoes

By now most of the country has heard about the tornadoes, that hit the north central Texas areas on April 29th.  It was a horrible disaster, that occurred, when at least 5 tornadoes hit several different areas in a matter of 2 to 3 hours.  Heavy rains, high winds hit our areas,  but we were spared the devastation our neighbors received.
Photos coming out of the areas hit were sad and many are without homes and businesses.  4 are confirmed dead, and at least 50+ injured.  This comes within a month of the high winds that hit a neighborhood in the northern part of Rockwall, TX.  It destroyed several homes, in the housing section there.  They were worried about more devastation, should severe weather come through their area again.
Our prayers go out to the people who are suffering from the 29th's devastation.  Most are just glad to be alive and able to recover and start again.

Crimes

Yesterday, was a bad day here in the State of Texas.  Several crimes against people were committed which, left a trail of death and injuries to contend with.  A Paramedic, was shot in Dallas, Tx, when he responded to a 911 call of "self inflected wounds" at a residence.  The person, shot the Paramedic, when he arrived, and police searched house to house, for suspect.  His was found later in a house, with another victim, dead from apparent suicide.
Then a student at UT @ Austin, was stabbed by another student,  leaving the victim dead at the scene.  The attacker, was taken into custody, at the scene.
Another report of a lady being shot several times in a mall parking lot, resulted in a fatality, with the attacker, getting away. Police are still searching for this person, who is believed to be out of town.
I believe there was another incident reported at a high school campus in Ft. Worth, Tx,  The details I'm not sure of at this time.
I wonder what's going on with these people?  Are our American/Texan people, going crazy?