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Kyla Howell sings the National Anthem at the 2023 Wildcat Street Party Friday morning, which took place on Phelps Ave. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

2023 Wildcat Street Party

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

Private Pesticide Applicators Training set for Aug. 17 in Levelland

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer the required private Pesticide Applicators Training (PAT) in Levelland on Thursday, August 17. This training is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture before taking the exam to obtain the license.

Lfd. City Council sets date for public hearing on Budget

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

The governing body of the City of Littlefield, Texas, held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on August 8th, at the City Council Chambers, located at 525 Phelps Avenue, for the purpose of considering all matters and related incidents to the City of Littlefield.

Anton man arrested on two counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office has announced Billy Sherrod, 53, of Anton has been arrested for two counts of cruelty to non-livestock animals.

Students were having a great time diving into the deep end at the Back to School Splash Bash held at the Littlefield Aquatic Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Lfd. Chamber of Commerce hosts the School Supply Bash at the Littlefield Aquatic Center Thursday evening.

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

Pest Pressure Increase

Plains Cotton Growers

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The 2023 crop has seen more insect pressure than was present last year. However, the balance of beneficial bugs to pests has these IPM agents feeling optimistic.

Uzbekistan Delegation Tours Crosby County Farm

Plains Cotton Growers

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

While Uzbekistan is different than West Texas in terms of structure, history and climate, farming isn’t. “It’s funny how just talking farming, we can all face the same challenges regardless of geographic location,” said Lloyd Arthur, Crosby County producer.

2023 Crop Outlook Better Than Last Year

Plains Cotton Growers

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Last August, PCG predicted 60% to 70% abandonment in the High Plains region for the 2022 crop. Turns out, the estimate was conservative as the actual percentage was just shy of 80%.

Private Pesticide Applicators Training set in Levelland on Aug. 17

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer the required private Pesticide Applicators Training ( PAT) in Levelland on Thursday, August 17. This training is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture before taking the exam to obtain the license.

Recyle your denim

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Since 2006, Cotton Incor-porated’s Blue Jeans Go Green program has collected denim (made from cotton) so it can be recycled back to its original fiber state and transformed into something new.

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