Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Exceeds 15.3 Million

AUSTIN - Texas’ civilian labor force reached a new recordhigh total in June, marking the 6th consecutive month of growth.After adding 49,100 people over the month, Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new high of 15,311,500 in June.

Amherst ISD Registration set for Aug. 5th and 7th

Amherst ISD Registration for high school students will be August 5th and for junior high/elementary students registration will be on August 7th.On August 5th, football players and seniors will register from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and freshmen through juniors will register from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SEISD district registration set for August 1st and 2nd

Registration for Springlake-Earth ISD is set for August 1st for Returning Students and August 2nd for New Students in the Technology Building.Returning Students:Returning Students with the last names ending in A-I will register from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2024-2025 District-Wide Registration for LISD

Littlefield ISD District wide Registration is began July 30th and will also take place on July 31st, for the 2024-2025 School Year.This will be a two-step process! Beginning July 24th, parents are able to login to their Parent Portal and complete step one of the process.

2024 Amherst Parade

2024 Amherst Parade

WEST PLAINS IPM UPDATE

CURRENT SITUATION–Cotton here on the west plains of Texas ranges from pinhead square to peak bloom (5 nodes above white flower [NAWF]). Ideally, we would like to be around 6-7 NAWF at this time.

CBO Releases Updated Budget and Economic Analysis

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated projections for the federal budget and economy from 2024 to 2034.Key HighlightsBudget projections:• 2024 deficit: Projected at $1.9 trillion, or $2.0 trillion (7.0% of GDP) when adjusted for timing shifts.

Protecting Your Pig From Diamond Skin Disease

Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease — an infection that can cause pain and discomfort and may lead to death if left untreated.Dr.