Opinion

Two remaining members of late Coach Walter Chambers’ Burkett High School basketball team stand in front of the backboard, still attached to the wall of gymnasium constructed in 1937. Shown are Pat DeBusk, left, and Dick Koenig.

A Man Who Got It Right…

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Mention the name Walter R. Chambers to families with long connection to the tiny Coleman County community of Burkett, TX, and a hush of funereal proportions is immediately evident. Mr. Chambers’ views on all issues— school, sports, community and otherwise—carried the day.

PASTOR’S CORNER

Billy Montes, Pastor Trinity Church, Littlefield

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Dear friends, How many of us can admit that we have dealt with the struggle of insecurities at some point In our lives? Surely we all can. Well one thing we know for certain Is that God’s purpose and plan for our lives is greater than we can ever imagine!

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Gary Borders

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Special session to begin on Oct. 9 Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as vouchers.

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Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

State Capital Another special session slated for October Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported.

Education Matters…

Mike Read

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: Happy Fall! Congratulations to Teresa Mitchell for being chosen as the KLBK Teacher of the Week. Teresa teaches 4th grade. LISD is proud of you! We have completed our first six weeks of school!

PASTOR’S CORNER

Tanner Wilson, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church,

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Hello Lamb County, We are just days away from Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames! In an effort to reach out to the community, First Baptist Church will present the reality production of “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames”, Sunday, Oct. 1st thru Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 7 p.m. each night.

Texas Legislative laws enacted Sept. 1st

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

As of September 1, more than 770 laws were passed during the past Texas Legislative session which will impact various areas including public safety, health care and education.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

State Capital Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office.

When ‘Tangues’ Get ‘Toungled

When ‘Tangues’ Get ‘Toungled’…

The Idle American

Friday, September 15, 2023

We’ve always heard about how tiny errors can foster various responses, ranging from serious misunderstanding to thigh-slapping laughter. Hitting the keyboard’s “I” instead of the intended “o” caused chuckles recently.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

State Capital Hundreds of new laws go into effect A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues.

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