Evolution of forecasts for winter weather and residential energy expenditures (November 2025 - March 2026)

An increase in heating expenditure forecasts due to colder winter weather

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season

Farmers and ranchers facing stressful times can receive free counseling and education through FarmHope, a collaboration between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry

Araucaria heterophylla tree. (Adobe Stock │ #538043059 - wasanajai)

A Christmas tree from the South Pacific

Santa Claus with credit card and laptop on couch at home. (Adobe Stock │ #123565211 - Africa Studio)

Protect your identity this holiday season

Gingerbread cookie and hot chocolate for Christmas Celebration. (Adobe Stock │ #673646219 - Lily)

The holidays make scents

White packs of salad, cucumber, beet, pumpkin, tomato, paprika seeds on fresh dark soil background. Planting vegetables. Preparation for garden season in early spring. (Photo: iStock - FotoDuets)

Despite winter’s chill, gardeners can still prep for spring

Santa's mailbox. (Adobe Stock │ #291459860 - alswart)

Recommended 2025 holiday mailing and shipping dates