Committe Assesses Flood Response, Responsibility in Kerr County

Lawmakers on the House and Senate Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, along with Lt.

Senate Passes THC Ban

The Senate passed three bills this week relating to the governor’s special session call, including the issue that brought them back to Austin in the first place: THC in hemp- derived consumables.

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CHRIS JONES ICE CREAM SOCIAL was held Wednesday, July 30, to start the Annual Sandhills Celebration in Olton. More events were scheduled from Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2. (Photo Courtesy of Olton Chamber of Commerce)

Yard of the Week

Yard of the Week

Community prayer meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. Wednesday

The next community prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at St. John’s Baptist Church at 311 N. Eastside in Littlefield..Pastor Trevino will be hosting the meeting.

Pete Christy’s “On the Road Lunch Church” coming to Olton

Pete Christy’s On the Road Lunch Church is coming to Olton on Wednesday, August 6th.Come early for fellowship at 10:30 a.m. at the Webb Elementary Cafeteria, located at 810 Ave G.The Program will begin at 11:10 a.m. During Olton Teacher Convocation, but this special event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Amherst ISD Registration Dates

Amherst ISD School Registration will be held on August 4th and 7th.August 4th, will be high school registration beginning with football players, seniors and juniors from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sophomores and freshmen will register from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.