Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development

For the past four decades, the Agricultural and Food Policy Center, AFPC, at Texas A&M University, part of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics, has quietly but effectively worked behind the scenes to inform and advise legislative...

WEST PLAINS IPM UPDATE

CURRENT SITUATION–Cotton ranges from just emerged to 8 true leaf squaring cotton (average is 4.5 true leaves). This wide range is reflective of the mess we have been in across a large area here on the West Plains.

Amherst ISD Elementary Awards Ceremony

The Amherst ISD held its Elementary Awards ceremony on May 13, 2024. The following students were rewarded with awards for their accomplishment during the 2023-2024 school year.

Texas State Parks Offer Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips

Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely.

PASTOR’S CORNER

...Dear friends, I pray to find you all in good health and in joyous Spirit.Today I want to talk about life TRANSITIONS and CHANGE. Transition and change come in many different shapes and forms in our lives.

SPC Natatorium to offer July swim classes

The South Plains College Natatorium will be open until Aug. 8 (except on the July 4 holiday) for summer swimming and classes.Members can only do lap swims from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalElectric demand could nearly double by 2030 The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years.

Commissioners hold regular meeting Monday

The Commissioner’s Court of Lamb County held their regular meeting Monday morning in the Commissioner’s Court Room at the Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield to discuss a 13-item agenda.The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m.

Texas Achieves 10 Consecutive Months of Record High Jobs with 41,800 Added in May

For the 10th consecutive month, the state of Texas has set a record-high level for jobs, while the number of employed Texans and the state’s civilian labor force have each reached new highs for the last five months.