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The Great Maybe Headlines A 'Rising Star' Summer for Her Breeder

The Great Maybe Headlines A 'Rising Star' Summer for Her Breeder

By Patrycja Szpyra

When The Great Maybe (Upstart) left the blocks at Saratoga and strolled in eight lengths ahead of a lively-met field of fillies, she carried not only the silks of Lael Stables–whose name invokes great nostalgia and respect in the halls of the Thoroughbred community–but also the dreams of a small breeding operation an hour north of Lexington, run by Monica Egger. Now, that farm in Piner, Kentucky, has a 'TDN Rising Star' to add to their list of accomplishments.

“I have really enjoyed my short fo ... Read more

Verlander, Pujols voted Comeback Players of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won baseball's Comeback Player of the Year awards Tuesday night.

Verlander, the American League recipient, returned from Tommy John surge ... Read more

Record-breaking catfish caught in Texas lake

“At first I thought it was a log, so I started reeling it in and when it got close to the boat it started going the opposite way and I was like ‘man this is definitely not a log,'” says Russell.

“Oh my gosh.” was what Cayson ha ... Read more

Tellus Equipment Acquires Clark Tractor and Supply

IRVINE, CALIF. — Performance Brokerage Services (PBS) today announced the acquisition of Clark Tractor and Supply from the Clark Family to Tellus Equipment.

Clark Tractor and Supply is family-owned and has been operated since 1963. The ... Read more

Matt Reeves of Cross Plains Wins Steer Wrestling Title at The American Rodeo

Brownwood News – PRCA Rodeo Cowboy Matt Reeves of Cross Plains, Texas won the Steer Wrestling on Sunday afternoon at The American Rodeo at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The win means a payday of $100,000 plus other prizes. Two years ago, at the 2018 The American Rodeo, Matt also won the title and a life changing check of more than $433,000. The home of the Cowboys feels right at home for this Cross Plains cowboy! Congratulations Matt!

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Texas to plug 800 orphaned oil wells under federal infrastru

WASHINGTON — Thousands of abandoned, dried-up wells blanket Texas, serving as monuments to the state's long history of oil and gas drilling.

What You Need To Know Texas is eligible to receive $343 million under the Bipartisan Infrastru ... Read more

Can blue carbon be a climate solution in Texas?

Exploring Blue Carbon in Texas

TNC is involved in various stages of blue carbon market projects in places such as Virginia (U.S.), the Bahamas, New Zealand and Australia. It’s also an intriguing possibility in Texas, which produces 13% ... Read more

Wildfires continue to blaze across Texas

By Julie Tomascik

Editor

Wildfires continue to burn across parts of Texas, sparking Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a late last week.

Those counties include Blanco, Brooks, Brown, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, G ... Read more