Brittney Smith promoted to Staff Sergeant, currently serving as Mainside Marine Mart Asst. Manager

SSgt Brittney M. Smith enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December 2018. She attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina and graduated in March 2019. Private First Class Smith attended Marine Combat Training (MCT) aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to host Auxin Herbicide training

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension is hosting Auxin Herbicide training on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.The training will take place at the Hockley County Office, 1212 Houston Street, Levelland.

IPM Audio Updates, cotton jassid corn leafhopper alerts available online

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension invites those interested in receiving weekly or periodic updates from AgriLife Agents to sign up for the IPM Audio Updates.Updates will report insect, weed, disease and crop development topics.

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high, Texas Crop and Weather Report

Texas strawberry producers got a slow but steady start to the 2026 season as plants continue to recover from early establishment challenges and spring frost, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Ranch Day Returns to the National Ranching Heritage Center April 25

The work and traditions of ranching life are on full display at the annual event.The National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech University campus will host the 57th annual Ranch Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

USDA finalizes revised NEPA regulations

Farmers and ranchers can expect quicker approvals for projects involving federal land or funding, including irrigation, grazing, or forestry improvements following the announcement of a finalized rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.U.S.

Sudan Student Council Earns Statewide Recognition

For outstanding achievement in leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Sudan Student Council has been recognized by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) in the areas of Outstanding Student Council; Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health (DASH);...

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4 Billion in March

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in March, 10 percent more than in March 2025. The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency in March.