Texas foster care

There’s no online registry for ranchers’ brands – but that could change

As China announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., the possible toll on Texas ranchers is generating lots of anxiety. A Texas A&M trade expert who’s worked on previous trade deals takes a closer look as the implications of extended trade wars loom large.
Fatalities related to child abuse in Texas fall dramatically – but the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
And: There are thousands of unique livestock brands in Texas, but no centralized database to keep track of them all. State lawmakers could soon change that.

KUT Morning Newscast for December 4, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 4, 2023. Texas foster care lawsuit. Austin winter preparation. Longhorns in the College Football Playoff. Texas State Bobcats in a bowl for the first time. Kyle road bond update.