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Littlefield’s Sammy Saenz brings the ball down court, as the Wildcats look to get some offense going, during the second half of their road loss to the Tigers on Friday in district play. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed as a result of the January winter storm.

CDC overhauls children’s vaccine schedule

The U.S. is dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, while leaving other immunizations open to families to make a choice on.

From the Library

Happy February!We hope everyone has gotten off to a great start to the new year. January was a busy month for us, full of celebrations, crafts, and even snow!We have lots planned for February.

Faith in the Real World

I have often found my faith swinging between that of a deeply rooted child of God to a more feral type, blowing in the wind like an inflatable man, dancing outside of a car resale lot. Sadly, if I were to be completely honest, my every-day “faithometer” resembles that inflatable man most often.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration To Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World Screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the NWS fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.

Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 crop outlook

Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities, and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.

2026 Olton Junior Livestock Show Results

The 2026 Olton Livestock Show was held last week, Jan. 15th through the 17th with the sale taking place on Saturday.There were eight steers, 14 heifers, 66 barrows, 23 lambs and five goats exhibited this year.

Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count

AUSTIN - Texas added 19,700 nonfarm jobs in December to reach a total of 14,341,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 132,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.9 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by half a percentage point.

Texas Launches $13 Million Statewide Spay, Neuter, and Vaccination Program to Protect Pets and Communities

Austin, TX — Texas nonprofits, animal shelters, and local governments can now apply for funding through the state’s newly launched $13 million Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot Program (TXSNP).