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A New Recipe for an Old Business

It was 2002, a year before their college graduation and only weeks before their wedding, when Winston Millican popped an unexpected question to his soon-to-be-bride, Kristen: “Do you want to start a business with me?”

Winston’s family owned Millican Pecan Company in San Saba, Texas, which had been growing and selling pecans since his great-great-grandfather, E.E. Risien, founded the West Texas Pecan Nursery in 1888. Winston was looking to take the business a step further by setting up an online site and selling not only fresh pecans but also candies and pies.

Kristen recalls that a series of thoughts raced through her mind at the possibility.... More >

financial checkupTime for a Financial Checkup

When you have a medical checkup, your doctor usually checks your blood pressure, weight and pulse and possibly a host of other health indicators. With today’s economic challenges, it’s important to take your financial pulse regularly too — and you can do it yourself. More >

Young familyA Family Affair

Central Texas’ Young family reinvests its earnings in land. Today, they farm and ranch in five counties.

Justin Young recalls the day four years ago that he suggested to his grandfather, Maurice Young, a lifelong rancher and farmer from Jonesboro, Texas, that the family should get into the poultry business. More >

Olive Bottles Olive Industry Ripens in Texas

Texas’ first locally grown olive oil

Among the many labels of imported olive oil on Texas grocery store shelves, shoppers can now find a surprising newcomer — Texas Olive Ranch 100% Texan Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Texas grown and bottled, it is the first of its kind to hit grocery store shelves... More >