PARDONS ...
THEFT ...
Missing excavator recovered by special rangers
Excavator was stolen from a ranch near Holliday, Texas in February
EDUCATION ...
Urban farm supports former inmates, veterans
Program helps previously incarcerated individuals and veterans find full-time employment
CRIME ...
Fish farm scam nets 3 accused of swindling $500K
Elderly investors were sold on the idea of the fish farm between 2013 and 2014
FARM LABOR REGULATIONS ...
Growers held liable for wage theft violations
Labor Commissioner cites farm labor contractor, holds growers liable for violations
CATTLE CRIME ...
Arrest made in $5.8 million fraud case
If convicted Howard Lee Hinkle could face up to life in prison, fines and restitution
CRIME ...
Provence enters guilty plea in feedyard cattle theft
Bohannon hopes the case will serve as warning for others who may consider stealing
RURAL COMMUNITY ...
Joint statement of action to promote elder justice
Too often, seniors are targeted by unscrupulous criminals for fraud or abuse
AG ABROAD ...
Child labour in agriculture is on the rise
FAO warns that this trend undermines efforts to end hunger and poverty
CRIME ...