Ogallala Commons Field Day held in Hockley County, near Pep

HPWD staff members Jason Coleman, Jennifer McClendon, and DJ Warrick recently attended the Ogallala Commons Field Day in Hockley County, near Pep. HPWD is a sponsor of these educational workshops.

End in Sight for 2023 Cotton Planting

Originally written and published by Cotton Grower From Plains Cotton Growers Kara Bishop, PCG Director of Communications and Public Affairs Another big week in planting progress for the 2023 U.S. cotton crop. USDA’s Crop Progress report for the week ending June 11 shows that 71% of the U.S.

Crop Scan Ag Report:Weeds, Bugs, Wind, Hail

Weed and insect pressure is starting to build across the Cotton Belt, but Mother Nature has been the biggest pest in some areas over the past week. Despite those challenges, our contributing cotton consultants say the overall crop is in pretty good shape. Here’s their report for late June.

Two sessions remain in Summer Reading Program at Co. Library

The Lamb County Library’s Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” released their schedule of Events. Every Wednesday in June: June 21st from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Kindness to Animals with Walters World of Pets June 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Local program needs volunteers to serve as Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Advocates empower residents in nursing homes!

LIFE, Inc.’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking volunteers in Bailey, Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum Counties to advocate for residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

SPAG Area Agency on Aging to host 9th Annual Conference

South Plains Association of Governments Area Agency on Aging is hosting their 9th Annual Family Caregiver Conference on Thursday, July 13th from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Science Spectrum Exhibit Hall located at 2579 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX.

Lamb Co. Library schedule for June

The Lamb County Library has released their June newsletter. It is that time of year again, and the Summer Reading Program is BACK! This year our theme is “All Together Now”. If you are available to volunteer or able to donate to this program, contact us!

Olton ISD winners at 2023 Panhandle Parade of Breeds

Olton ISD was well represented at the 2023 Panhandle Parade of Breeds that took place this past weekend. Progress Steers Payton Jimenez Class 7 Exotics; eighth place Ring A; 7th Place Ring B. Heifers Conner DeBerry – Class 3 Angus, third Ring A; second Ring B.

PASTOR’S CORNER

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.

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LAMB COUNTYLEAFANDAGRI LIFE DAYCAMP2023 – The Day Camp is a two event that is free to the public and has all kinds of events. The camp concluded on Wednesday with a pool party. There were 59 kids in attendance during day one of the camp.