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Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Windy Bar Ranch

Oct 12, 2010

CattleNetwork - Michael bought his last group of outside females in 1989. Those were eight bred cows Windy Bar bought from Texas Tech University, through Dr. Bob Long. Those cows made a tremendous contribution to the herd. Since that purchase, all their females have been bred, born and raised at Windy Bar Ranch. They have not built this herd with trader cattle, but by careful selection and relentless culling for desired traits.

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Some use state ag post as stepping stone

Oct 11, 2010

Dallas Morning News - 'This office is one that people have started looking at,' said Cindy Rugeley, an assistant professor of political science at Texas Tech University. 'It enables [an officeholder] to establish ID as pro-Texas and pro-Texas business.'

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Should You Rent or Buy a Home?

Oct 10, 2010

USA Today - Since the real estate bubble burst, the American dream of homeownership has fizzled.

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Bee Colony Collapse Associated With Viral, Fungal Infection, Biologist Says

Oct 8, 2010

Science Daily - ScienceDaily (Oct. 7, 2010) — The sudden death of bee colonies since late 2006 across North America has stumped scientists. But today, researchers may have a greater understanding of the mysterious colony collapse disorder, said a Texas Tech University biologist.

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