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SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS - Eighth student athletes were awarded Scholastic Achievement Awards at the 2023 Athletic Banquet on Monday. (L-R) Calvin Morgan, Ace Acevedo, Cadence Sanchez, Madison McNeese, Ale Rojas, Mason Jones and Zeke Saenz. (Not Shown) Kiara Wright. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)
The City of Littlefield and Lamb County Veterinary Hospital hosted the annual vaccination event at the the Littlefield Fire Dept. on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The event offers residents the opportunity to vaccinate their dogs without having to make appointments during the work week. Vaccinations are required for all pets in the community. Dr. Schroeder’s Boston terrier reassures a pup who is being registered for vaccinations as April Jiminez registers his owner.

The City of Littlefield and Lamb County Veterinary Hospital hosted the annual vaccination event at the the Littlefield Fire Dept. on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The event offers residents the opportunity to vaccinate their dogs without having to make appointments during the work week. Vaccinations are required for all pets in the community. Dr. Schroeder’s Boston terrier reassures a pup who is being registered for vaccinations as April Jiminez registers his owner.

Hospital Board to meet Tuesday

The Board of Managers of the Lamb County Hospital, Lamb Healthcare Center, will conduct a regular business meeting at 12 noon, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in the Education Room of the hospital, 1500 South Sunset, in Littlefield. AGENDA I. Call to Order. II. Invocation III.

Littlefield HS Senior Sunset

On May 18th at 8:00 p.m., the Littlefield High School Student Council will host Senior Sunset. A sunset is symbolic to the end of the day, and as the class of 2023 closes their high school chapter of life, the Student Council would like to invite all LHS Seniors to join us at the football field.

Lamb County Library sets programs for May

The Lamb County Library has released their May newsletter. This month is full of new programs and event. Come join us! The Library will have a special Saturday for all Moms. On Saturday, May 13, Muffins with Mom will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy muffins and quality time with mom.
SWEARING IN - Littlefield Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, during lunch, where three members were sworn in for the new term. Hervey Valdez Jr. and Johnny Castillo were re-elected and newly elected board member Sal Acevedo will be replacing the spot of Adrian Solis, who retired after spending 13 years on the LISD School Board. Shown are the three elected board members taking the Oath of Office. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

SWEARING IN - Littlefield Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, during lunch, where three members were sworn in for the new term. Hervey Valdez Jr. and Johnny Castillo were re-elected and newly elected board member Sal Acevedo will be replacing the spot of Adrian Solis, who retired after spending 13 years on the LISD School Board. Shown are the three elected board members taking the Oath of Office. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

School Board holds regular meeting Tuesday

The Littlefield Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, May 9th at noon in the Board Room of the Jerry Blakely Administration Building. The meeting was called to order by Board President Lance Broadhurst at 12 p.m.
SWEARING IN -- Littlefield Mayor Eric Turpen, Councilman Buddy Holmes, and Councilman Kenny Rucker were sworn into office for another term by City Secretary Janine Butler on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

SWEARING IN -- Littlefield Mayor Eric Turpen, Councilman Buddy Holmes, and Councilman Kenny Rucker were sworn into office for another term by City Secretary Janine Butler on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

City Council meets to Canvass Election Results

The governing body of the City of Littlefield, Texas, met at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 11th in special session at the City Council Chambers, 525 Phelps Avenue, for the purpose of considering all matters and related incidents to the City of Littlefield.
Sudan HS hosting annual Memorial Day Service Mon.

Sudan HS hosting annual Memorial Day Service Mon.

Sudan HS hosting annual Memorial Day Service Mon.

The Sudan Community’s 33rd annual Memorial Service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, at the Sudan Cemetery, located west of the City of Sudan. Everyone interested is invited to attend, along with the Sudan School students, who will be transported to the cemetery by buses.
MRS NANCY DAVIS was feted with a retirement party hosted by her fellows at the Littlefield Primary School gym on Wednesday, May 9, 2023. Mrs. Davis was presented with a cake that was decorated with the statement 'After 40 years you are finally getting out of Kindergarten.' (Photo by Ann Reagan)

MRS NANCY DAVIS was feted with a retirement party hosted by her fellows at the Littlefield Primary School gym on Wednesday, May 9, 2023. Mrs. Davis was presented with a cake that was decorated with the statement 'After 40 years you are finally getting out of Kindergarten.' (Photo by Ann Reagan)

‘After 40 years, she is finally getting out of Kindergarten’

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the Littlefield Primary Staff hosted a retirement party for Mrs. Nancy Davis at the Littlefield Primary gym. More than 60 guests including family members, friends and former students gathered to celebrate her 40 years of dedicated service to the children of Littlefield.
KODY CARSON testified before the Senate Ag Committee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Tuesday morning May, 2 2023, on behalf of National Sorghum Producers and West Texas Farmers at the Senate Ag Chambers in Washington D.C. The Hearing session was for Senators on the Ag committee as preperations and work begin on the passage a new farm bill. (Submitted Photo)

KODY CARSON testified before the Senate Ag Committee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Tuesday morning May, 2 2023, on behalf of National Sorghum Producers and West Texas Farmers at the Senate Ag Chambers in Washington D.C. The Hearing session was for Senators on the Ag committee as preperations and work begin on the passage a new farm bill. (Submitted Photo)

West Plains IPM Update: Current Situation

The drought continues even though some isolated rain showers have been received the last few days. Here in Levelland we have not received a single weather event where the precipitation measured more than 1.0” since October of 2022. That is 200 days since we have received appreciable measurable rain.