No Public Safety Power Shutoff Planned, but Outages Remain Possible thru Week

Xcel Energy continues to evaluate weather conditions, and as rainfall and moisture trend higher in the area, a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was anticipated was not required in the South Plains region to reduce wildfire risk.

Spring 4-H & FFA community grant apps available from Capital Farm Credit

Capital Farm Credit is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Community Outreach Grant Program for 4-H and FFA students throughout Texas.Capital Farm Credit continues to help make youth service projects a reality.

SWCD accepting seedling orders

Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting seedling orders (container & bare root species) for Spring 2025.Please feel free to stop by the office at 2431 S. Farwell Ave., Littlefield, TX to pick up our Seedling Species List, Seedling Planting Guide and Seedling Order Form.

Pi Day, the Texas Way

Every March, many Texans take the chance to celebrate Pi—both the mathematical constant celebrated on March 14th and, more importantly, the beloved dessert. For food lovers across the country, it’s a perfect excuse to head to their favorite cafe and enjoy a slice of pie.

PASTOR’S CORNER

(Editor’s Note: This column is written by a different Littlefield pastor for the Leader-News each week. The columns are published on this page on Wednesdays.)Dear friends, I pray to find you blessed and encouraged on this beautiful day.

LHC Employee of Month

Lamb Healthcare Center’s February Employee of the month was Becke Treas.Treas works in the Lab as a Lab Assistant, and has been with LHC for 10 years.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalVoucher bill has backing of House majorityA slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education.

LHS Student Council Annual Cake Auction scheduled for April 2nd

Littlefield High School Student Council Annual Cake Auction is Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. in the Wildcat Gym. Varsity Football players will bring decorated cakes to be auctioned off to the student body and community.

A full month of events is scheduled at the Lamb County Library

Happy March everybody!This month we will be celebrating Read Across America by having spirit week!!! Bring your kiddos by to find a Cat in the Hat. A hat will be hidden in the children’s section so they can win a prize.As an extra prize, have them dress up with us each day, March 5th - March 8th.

Community prayer meeting scheduled for7 p.m. Tonight

The next community prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. John’s Baptist Church located at 311 North Eastside in Littlefield.Pastor Trevino will host the meeting.