What is the Flood Risk? There’s a saying: where it can rain, it can flood. So for homebuyers, the question shouldn’t be, “can my house flood?” Rather, you should ask, “what is the flood risk?” Naturally, flood risk is higher with a house along the coast or near a large body of water (rivers and […]
Super Pigs Super pigs, pigs, swine, hogs, boars – whichever name you give them, these omnivores are poised to wreak havoc on the environment in Canada and the United States. A group of “super pigs” that appear to be traveling from Canada to the northern US pose a serious threat to native wildlife and
The following websites are resources related to water for landowners: DROUGHT INFORMATION: The website https://www.drought.gov/states/texas provides up-to-date information on drought conditions in Texas, including temperature and precipitation conditions, key drought indicators, outlooks, historical conditions, and water supply, agriculture, and public health maps. The website is part of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a multi-agency
Comanche Chief Iron Jacket Iron Jacket, also known as Puhihwikwasu’u, was a Comanche chief and medicine man who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries[4]. He was a chieftain of the Noconi band of the Comanche tribe and was believed to have the power to blow bullets aside with his breath[4]. Iron
Discovering Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the largest contiguous ranches in the US Are you a nature lover looking for a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience, or a working cattle ranch? Look no further than Vermejo and the Waggoner Ranch, the two largest contiguous ranches in the US. Previously, it was thought that the
Elk in Texas – Texas Elk Range – Live interactive mapping, free range, updated 2025 Map Legend: Black Triangle = Historical Elk Physical Evidence, White triangle = Elk Petroglyphs, Red Star = Recent Elk Sightings Out of Range, Blue Covered Counties = Current Elk Free Range (Source: Pitchstone Waters) Elk In Texas: Really? Elk Originally Inhabited
CATTLE RANCHING Maybe since the advent of the television series “Yellowstone,” there is a lot of interest in cattle ranching. With its abundant grasslands and large grain supply, the United States has developed a beef industry that is largely separate from its dairy sector. The United States is the home of the largest fed-cattle industry in
2023 Land Prices – What will happen? In Texas, land is an ever-present commodity. Land prices are always changing and many factors contribute to changes in land values. This post focuses on building a comprehensive foundation of how Texas land prices change, giving you the knowledge you need to understand trends that impact land
