Hither and Yawn…

This is a “catch all” column of items intended for publication during 2022, but somehow didn’t make the cut. They are offered now, with few breaths remaining in the old year.

Texas Christmas Tree Growers suggests the right way to dispose of real Christmas trees

Many people enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several ecofriendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.

What to do with fallen leaves

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Even though it’s the Christmas season, autumn is still here and leaves are continuing to fall across the state, building up and around our homes and yards.

Commissioners meet in regular session Wednesday

The Commissioners Court of Lamb County convened at 10 a.m. on December 28, 2022 for a regular session at the Lamb County Courthouse at Littlefield, Texas.

31st Annual Wildcat Classic

GOING UP STRONG – Littlefield guard, Arianna Cruz (23), goes up strong for a lay-up, during the first half of the Lady Cats’ Wildcat Classic semifinal loss to the Levelland Loboettes on Wednesday, 40-32.

Lamb County Junior Livestock Show set to begin January 5

The Lamb County Junior Livestock Show for Lamb County’s 4H and FFA youths, will begin Thursday, Jan. 5, in the Lamb County Ag and Community Center in Littlefield.

Ag Museum receives $2.6 million funding gift

Christmas came early for the FiberMax Center for Discovery, based in Lubbock as a $2.6 million combined gift was announced by the nonprofit agricultural history and education center on Wednesday, December 21st.

Farmers to face challenges in 2023

Farmers can expect a challenging marketing environment for agricultural crops grown in 2023 as the global economy faces recessionary challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service grains marketing economist.

Beef production expected to be down in 2023

Though retail beef prices are lower than a year ago, prices remain historically higher as inflationary challenges affect the overall U.S. economy and projected fewer cows heading into 2023, according to a Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service livestock economist.