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Before you dig into spring landscaping projects, Call 8-1-1

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked free of charge before starting any digging projects. Underground utility lines include electric, natural gas, water and cable.
Sudan High School students Emerson Pratt, Malariee Rosa, Stephanie Jaramillo, Kristin Gray, Kenzie Valdez and Lupita Toscano attend the Dallas FCCLA Conference. (Submitted Photo)

Sudan High School students Emerson Pratt, Malariee Rosa, Stephanie Jaramillo, Kristin Gray, Kenzie Valdez and Lupita Toscano attend the Dallas FCCLA Conference. (Submitted Photo)

Sudan FCCLA attends Dallas conference

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Sudan High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America members attended the Dallas FCCLA Conference, earning various accolades during their trip.“It was the perfect mix of competition, learning, and adventure,” Angie Roberston, the FCCLA adviser, said.
Olton High School Students Claire Lostroh, Jeri Holcomb, Austyn Gorman and A’Lee Griffin attend the Dallas FCCLA Conference. (Submitted Photo)

Olton High School Students Claire Lostroh, Jeri Holcomb, Austyn Gorman and A’Lee Griffin attend the Dallas FCCLA Conference. (Submitted Photo)

Olton FCCLA attends Dallas conference

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Olton High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America members attended the Dallas FCCLA Conference, where members gained insight into communication, networking and leadership.Two members, Austyn Gorman and A’Lee Griffin, placed fifth in the Promote and Publicize category.
LITTLEFIELD EMS

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Hochheim Prairie Insurance holds meeting; presents community donations

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
On March 13, 2026, the 2026 meeting for Hochheim Prairie Insurance, Branch 83, District 9, was held at Loco’s Restaurant in Littlefield at 6:30 p.m.A meal and business meeting ensued, with the Alan Newton Insurance Agency represented by Mr. Newton and the HPI District Office represented by Mr.
Rotary Club of Littlefield awards Professional Assistant of the Year, welcomes Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Gerlich

Rotary Club of Littlefield awards Professional Assistant of the Year, welcomes Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Gerlich

Rotary Club of Littlefield awards Professional Assistant of the Year, welcomes Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Gerlich

Madison Vidales
Friday, April 24, 2026
Addressing Rotarians and attendees, Texas Tech University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Krista Gerlich identified the key components of building a successful program: culture and compassion.“If you want people on your team to give you their all, then you’d better get to their hearts,” Gerlich said.
Olton’s Ryan Vega and Sebastian Sparkman took down Sudan’s Aspen Reyher and Tomas Chacon in the third- place match on Tuesday April 21st, punching their ticket to the State Tournament. The State Tournament will be held in San Antonio on May 7th and 8th. (Submitted Photo)

Olton’s Ryan Vega and Sebastian Sparkman took down Sudan’s Aspen Reyher and Tomas Chacon in the third- place match on Tuesday April 21st, punching their ticket to the State Tournament. The State Tournament will be held in San Antonio on May 7th and 8th. (Submitted Photo)

State Bound

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Olton’s Ryan Vega and Sebastian Sparkman took down Sudan’s Aspen Reyher and Tomas Chacon in the third-place match on Tuesday April 21st, punching their ticket to the State Tournament. The State Tournament will be held in San Antonio on May 7th and 8th.
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