News

USDA Announces New World Screwworm Grand Challenge

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
(Washington, D.C., January 21, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge. This funding opportunity marks a pivotal step in USDA’s comprehensive strategy to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.

Shurley: Will 2026 > 2025?

Dr. Don Shurley
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Cotton Growers January 19, 2026 In 2026, provisions of an improved ARC/PLC income safety net and higher loan rates in the OBBBA will fully kick in. Payments from the 2025 crop year will be received in October 2026. Producers will receive Bridge Payments.
Littlefield’s Madison Williams (5), fires up a three from the right wing, during the Lady Cats’ victory over the Lady Mules last Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Littlefield’s Madison Williams (5), fires up a three from the right wing, during the Lady Cats’ victory over the Lady Mules last Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Hornets stumble against Hale Center

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Sudan Hornets’ varsity basketball team dropped their road contest to the Hale Center Owls on Friday, 70-35.With the loss, the Hornets fall to 8-13 overall, 1-2 in district play.
Work is currently underway on the Crescent Park basketball court! The City of Littlefield is asking that for everyone’s safety, residents please avoid the area until construction is complete. The City is excited to get the new court finished and can’t wait for some warmer weather so everyone can get out and enjoy it. (Submitted Photo)

Work is currently underway on the Crescent Park basketball court! The City of Littlefield is asking that for everyone’s safety, residents please avoid the area until construction is complete. The City is excited to get the new court finished and can’t wait for some warmer weather so everyone can get out and enjoy it. (Submitted Photo)

LEDC Type ‘B’ holds regular meeting Jan. 15

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Littlefield Economic Development Corporation Type B met at noon on January 15th 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.
Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases

Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases

Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 146,300 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.0 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.

Commissioners to meet Monday

News Staff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2026, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where an 11–item agenda will be considered for appropriate action.
Subscribe to