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Zane Champion and Uriel Ibarra show-off their cake as the auctioneer auctioned off the cake to the highest bidder, during the annual cake auction at LHS on Wednesday, April 1st. This cake sold for $ 1,300. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Zane Champion and Uriel Ibarra show-off their cake as the auctioneer auctioned off the cake to the highest bidder, during the annual cake auction at LHS on Wednesday, April 1st. This cake sold for $ 1,300. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Gas prices continue to climb

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 again as the Iran war continues to drive fuel prices up worldwide.According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.

April Fools Origins, History

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Every first day of April marks April Fools’ Day, a tradition with origins as uncertain as the jokes and tricks many participate in.Many historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, after France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
Egg prices fall as supplies rebound, Crop & Weather Report

Egg prices fall as supplies rebound, Crop & Weather Report

Egg prices fall as supplies rebound, Crop & Weather Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Egg prices have dropped sharply from last year’s record highs as national laying flocks continue to recover from widespread losses tied to highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Retail eggs averaged $2.

PCG to hold annual meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Plains Cotton Growers 69th Annual Meeting will be held on April 7 at the Overton Hotel Conference Center in Lubbock. The event is free.

Candidates file for May 2 school board, city elections

Madison Vidales
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Filing to run for the May 2, 2026, city and school board elections closed on Feb. 13, prompting some cities to cancel elections for unopposed candidates, while others will host an election.Early voting starts on April 20, 2026, and continues through April 28, 2026.
Participants of the 5k Color Run pose for a group photo on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Participants of the 5k Color Run pose for a group photo on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Proceeds from 5k Color Run fund scholarships for Lamb County seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Contrasting the cloudy skies and cold weather, an array of pastel colors decorated the runners’ clothes as they trekked on their 3-mile journey. Every other marker on the run brought more colorful explosions as the runners were pelted with tints.

City Council holds regular meeting Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The governing body of the City of Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on the March 24th 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.The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.
Zonked by Zooms...

Zonked by Zooms...

Zonked by Zooms...

Commentary By
Friday, March 27, 2026
Media—both print and electronic—have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or broken for putting undue strain on us who are feigning interest when we’d sooner watch paint dry.

Lone Star Women

U. S. Senator John Cornyn, R-texas
Friday, March 27, 2026
Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month in honor of the extraordinary leaders, educators, artists, and innovators who have impacted our lives and shaped our future. In Texas, we are no strangers to strong women. From the first woman to serve as a U.S.
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