Speaks,Texas Cemetery & Community Center

06/07/2026

Navidad River. 6/7/26

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Blessed Rain. We need!! Thank you, Lord!

06/02/2026

New World Screwworm-

On May 17th, livestock auction managers across the state were invited to a very informative meeting at Live Oak Livestock in Three Rivers. About 15 of us showed up along with a handful of producers. We met with Texas Animal Health representatives and state vet, along USDA coordinators in charge of the response.

There was a 4 hour meeting and discussion amongst us all reviewing their strategies and giving our points of view. I will say, TAHC and USDA were all very receptive and took our suggestions seriously. They have plans in place, but know they will change as the screwworm advances and different strategies are needed.

One thing noted on, was the change in government funding for the fly facilities in the past two years. The funding should have been done before that, but it was not granted. They know that Mexico originally dropped the ball and the US is behind.

Therefore they have taken all of the flies being released in Southern Mexico and shifted them to the Texas border a couple week ago now. There is another facility coming online in Mexico in July. We know it’s not enough to prevent the screwworm fly at this capacity, but to try and suppress it as much as possible until winter and more flies can be produced daily.

They have already increased their labor force in preparation to deal with an outbreak. Their goal is to keep it regionalized.

What that means for Cattle Ranchers- be vigilant and treat any animal you see immediately. There is Dectomax injectable and Exholt pour on to give you short term resistance. Any and all flycontrol will help.

At the moment, Florida is the only state restricting cattle from South Texas.

There are containment plans in place when they cross the border. They are still very fluid in that approach. What we do know is, they understand the importance of stopping this, but also the importance of keeping commerce going. Sale barns will be able to continue, cattle will still be able to travel, and slaughter facilities will still operate.

It will take a few more steps in the process, but it needs to be done to provide containment as quick as possible. This is not a barn fire, just one more thing to tackle. Ranchers were resilient in the 60s, and will be again today. We’re in this with you and will be glad to help anyway we can.

God Bless the American Rancher

06/01/2026

In the neighborhood!!

🦞🎶 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎶🦞

Only a few days away from the summer kick off event the at Lazy J Bar LLC!

Saturday, June 6th
🦞 Crawfish starting at 4 PM (served until sold out!)
🎸 Live Acoustic Music by Zachary Grant from 6 PM - 9 PM
🍻 Cold beer, great food, and even better company!

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready for an evening full of good music, good food, and good times.

📍 Lazy J Bar LLC
10186 FM 530
Hallettsville, TX 77964

Good People. Good Times. That’s the Lazy J Bar Way! 🍻🎶🦞

06/01/2026

BRAVO!!

Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Seizure

On May 23, 2026, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 59 near Edna, Texas.

During the roadside investigation, Deputies made contact with the driver and passenger. Based on observations and information gathered, Deputies developed reasonable suspicion and requested a K9 unit.

K9 Deputy Curtis and his partner K9 Tomo with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and was deployed on the vehicle. K9 Tomo gave a positive alert, indicating the presence of narcotics.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, Deputies located a boot box containing four gallon-sized zip-lock style bags of suspected 4 kilos of methamphetamine.

This case remains under active investigation, and no further details are being released at this time.

06/01/2026

I say YES!!!
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