81st Olton Junior Livestock Show to Begin Thursday

The 81st Olton 4-H and FFA Livestock Show begins Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Olton Ag Pavilion with move-in of livestock beginning at 8:00 a.m., according to Josh Parkey, board president.

COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Waiver of Jury TrialOn Jan. 2, 2026, Damian Alexis Gonzalez, entered a Guilty plea to the offense for which he was convicted: Driving While Intoxicated, that occurred on May 11, 2025.

America250 Seeks Veterans’ Stories to Honor Texas Veterans

In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A significant part of those 250 years includes military service and veteran contributions to their communities after service.

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Littlefield junior, Cobi Saldana (23), picks up a steal and races down court looking to score on a fastbreak, during the first half of the Lady Cat’s district victory over Dimmitt at Wildcat Gym on Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Lamb Co. Commissioners to meet Monday, 10 am

A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where a 10—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action.After the Call to order, the public may request to make a public comment on any of the agenda items.

West Plains Crops Conference set for Friday, Jan. 30

The West Plains Crops Conference is set for January 30, 2026, at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland.The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. The cost is $50.Five CEU’s Pending. You must RSVP by January 26th.

81st Olton Junior Livestock Show Set for January 15-17

The 81st Olton 4-H and FFA Livestock Show begins Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Olton Ag Pavilion with move-in of livestock beginning at 8: 00 a. m., according to Josh Parkey, board president.

Anton Elem. releases perfect attendance, honor rolls for 3rd Six Weeks

Anton Elementary School releases its perfect attendance and A and A/ B Honor Rolls for the 3rd Six Weeks.Pre-K Perfect Attendance:Carter Hinojosa, Emma Flores, Ethan Lopez and Nina Wilson.Kindergarten Perfect Attendance:Dominic Hinojosa and Matthias Perez.

ASU announces Fall 2025 graduates

SAN ANGELO, TX (01/ 06/2026)— Angelo State University conferred 652 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 644 graduates during the 2025 fall commencement exercises on December 12, 2025, at the ASU Junell Center/ Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.See the full list of fall 2025 graduates at angelo.

ASU releases Fall 2025 Dean’s List

SAN ANGELO, TX (01/ 06/2026)— Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2025 fall semester.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.