State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Researcher spotlights ‘invisible incentives’ The Texas Enterprise Fund took a hit for lack of transparency in a new research paper from the National Freedom of Information Coalition.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Readers share many tales of Internet woe Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.

Type ‘B’ LEDC to meet Monday

The Type “B” Littlefield Economic Development Corporation board will meet at 12 noon Tuesday, Nov. 24, for a special business meeting in the City Council Chambers, 525 Phelps Avenue. The board will be addressing an 8-item agenda. 1. Call to order. 2. Invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4.

Gov. Abbott announces $420 Million to cover costs for Remote Learning

(AUSTIN)—Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday, Nov.

Re-Visiting a Champion…

It is tempting—ever so tempting—to claim authorship of the headline introducing a column written a dozen years ago. To make such a claim, however, wouldn’t set well with my conscience, even if no libel charges took me to task.

Local, state leaders battle COVID surge, each other

Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike.

An Election of Entanglements . . .

Labeling the recent national election as one of “entanglements” may be the kindest of descriptions. But, it’s a start. Even the golden throats of radio and television news often got their “tangs tongueled.” Oops, I mean “tongues tangled.

Your Texas Agriculture Minute How is cotton harvested?

Farm Bureau If you travel along any major highway in the northern half of Texas this fall, you’re likely to see cotton harvest underway. If you live or travel the southern half of the state, you probably saw cotton harvest happening over the summer. But what exactly is going on out there?

Public Hearing and Special Board Meeting set for Nov. 24

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors have scheduled a Nov. 24 public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Water District’s rules. The hearing is at 1:30 p.m. in the A.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announces grower webinars

Over the past couple of months, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been hosting grower information webinars to inform producers of the value of joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and to provide instructions on how to join.