Texas Tech Archeology Team Uncovers Lost Mission Site of Espiritu Santo

The discovery captures a snapshot of missionary life in the 1700s and completes the story of the French explorer La Salle.

Arrington Delivers Historic Rural Health Investment, Texas Awarded Largest Allocation in Nation

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced Texas will receive the largest rural health investment of any state under the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program.

LHC, LHC Family Medicine, ORH and LSC announce holiday hours

Lamb Healthcare Center, LHC Family Medicine, Olton Rural Health and Lamb Sleep Center announce their holiday hours.Lamb Healthcare Center front office and admin will close at noon on December 31st (New Year’s Eve) and they will be closed all day on January 1st (New Year’s Day).

Littlefield EMS to sponsor Basic EMT Course starting Jan. 2, 2026

Littlefield EMS will be sponsoring an EMT Basic course Jan. 2, 2026 through June 10, 2026. This will be State and National EMS certification.Classes will be Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m./ two Saturday classes.

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.

Scholarships for high school seniors are now available from Capital Farm Credit

Capital Farm Credit is honored to support the future of agriculture and ru-ral communities across Texas. In recognition of outstanding achievement and potential, the organization awards $ 1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors within its market territories.Interested in applying?

TREE PRUNING TIPS

Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape. However, improper pruning, such as randomly cutting with chainsaws or loppers, can cause unnatural growth, weak structure, and reduced productivity.

Beef Cattle Short Course slated for Jan. 13 in San Antonio

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County will host the 2026 Beef Cattle Short Course Jan. 13 in San Antonio.The course is scheduled from 3-8:15 p.m. and will be held at the Ozuna Library on the campus of Palo Alto College, 1400 Villaret Blvd., San Antonio.

Merry and Bright for Cotton? Not Quite!

By Dr. O.A. Cleveland December 22, 2025The merry and bright season is poised to leave cotton in its wake. Just as retail apparel sales are showing signs of a recovery, cotton demand has slowed.