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2023 CLASS 1A BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS - The Amherst Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team captured the 2023 1A Bi-district title on Tuesday with a, 42-30, victory over Sands. The Bulldogs took on Jayton at Lubbock-Cooper High School on Friday in the 1A Area round of the basketball play-offs. Results were not available at press time. (Submitted Photo)

2023 CLASS 1A BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS - The Amherst Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team captured the 2023 1A Bi-district title on Tuesday with a, 42-30, victory over Sands. The Bulldogs took on Jayton at Lubbock-Cooper High School on Friday in the 1A Area round of the basketball play-offs. Results were not available at press time. (Submitted Photo)

Amherst Bulldogs claim Bi-District Championship

FIRST WIN - The Sudan Hornet’s varsity baseball team picked up their first win in program history on Thursday night with a, 7-0, victory over Abernathy’s JV. The Hornets will be back in action on Monday when they travel to Tulia to take on the Hornets. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. 

Cotton exports good last week

Weekly cotton export sales were particularly good last week and occurred when the market was trading 84.50 to 85.50 cents. With current low prices, export sales will be booming the next two weeks. However, it is export shipments, not sales, that matter now.

Water district issues well permits

HPWD received 51 administratively complete applications for water well permits during January 2023. Three permits completed during this month were for the Dockum Aquifer. All three were in Deaf Smith County; two other permits were issued for that county.

Upcoming Events

2023 North Region AgriLife Extension CEU, PAT, or Auxin Trainings/Meetings FEBRUARY Commercial Turf & Ornamental Workshop – Feb. 27 — Lubbock Spring Mini Ag Conference Feb. 28 - Groom/Claude MARCH March 1 Auxin Training with Dr.

Annual LHS Cake Auction set for Friday, March 10

The Littlefield High School Student Council Annual Cake Auction is right around the corner. This year’s event is set for Friday, March 10th, at 8:45 a.m. Varsity Football guys will bring decorated cakes to be auctioned off to the student body and community.
Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Gov. Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation-only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American-Statesman reported.