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Texas Guard’s border mission needs an additional $531 million to continue past this month, top general says
Read full article: Texas Guard’s border mission needs an additional $531 million to continue past this month, top general saysTexas Military Department leaders say they’ve addressed many of the issues that arose late last year when the mission ramped up to 10,000 service members — but more money is needed to run the mission at its current pace.
Jay Kleberg, King Ranch scion and conservationist, to run for land commissioner as a Democrat
Read full article: Jay Kleberg, King Ranch scion and conservationist, to run for land commissioner as a DemocratAt least three other Democrats and four Republicans are vying for the office that GOP incumbent George P. Bush is leaving to run for attorney general.
2 legendary Texas families team up to open southern-style steakhouse in Galleria area
Read full article: 2 legendary Texas families team up to open southern-style steakhouse in Galleria areaHOUSTON – The Tilman Fertitta family and the King Ranch family are launching a new restaurant in the Galleria area. King Ranch Texas Kitchen is a southern-style steakhouse, which is set to open before the holidays. The menu will include beef cheek Barbacoa tacos, smoked brisket queso, King Ranch fried quail, blackened redfish and smoked brisket Pimento grilled cheese, per the website. While King Ranch, a major agribusiness with interests in farming, luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting, will supply meats and other products. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday.
How King Ranch went from just acreage to a big Texas brand
Read full article: How King Ranch went from just acreage to a big Texas brandOut in the southern deserts of Texas, King Ranch occupies 825,000 acres of land and is home to 35,000 cattle. The King Ranch logo is recognizable on F-150 trucks, leather goods and more. Today, King Ranch manages multiple operations including ranching, farming, hunting and more. The business includes King Ranch Hunting, King Ranch Saddle Shop, King Ranch F-150, King Ranch Ranch Turfgrass and Mini Verde. According to Bloomberg, King Ranch was valued at $725 million as of 2015.