Secretary Rollins Announces New Priorities for Research and Development in 2026

( Washington, D. C., December 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) to strengthen U.

Daily Scripture

Stop doing wrong, learn to do right!Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.—Isaiah 1:16-17

Lamb County Burn Ban Reinstated

WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.

The Lamb County Jr. Livestock Show to begin Thursday

The 2026 Lamb County Junior Livestock Show will begin Thursday, January 8th, on behalf of the active 4-H and FFA exhibitors from every community in Lamb County.

Lady Cats blast Lady blue, 57-27

The Littlefield Lady Cats’ varsity basketball team won the Wildcat Classic Championship game last Wednesday, taking down the Farwell lady Blue, 57-27.With the win, the Lady Cats went undefeated in the tournament, 3-0.

Hale County crash leaves one dead

On January 1, 2026, at 5:12 p.m. a one vehicle wreck on SH 194, approximately .5 miles east of CR J, left one person dead.A Preliminary investigation from the Texas Department of Public Safety revealed that a 2012 Ford F150 pick-up towing a trailer was traveling westbound on SH 194.

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.

Lamb Co. Retired School Personnel Association to meet January 6

The Lamb County Retired School Personnel Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Littlefield Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Texas Rangers assist with officer involved shooting in Slaton

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 7:30 am, the Slaton Police Department called the Texas Rangers to assist with an officer involved shooting.