Littlefield Life

Aug. Events at the Library

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Throughout August, the South Plains Workforce Solutions’ Mobile Unit out of Lubbock will be available at the library on Mondays, Aug. 24 & 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing community members with easy access to workforce resources and services.

Have You Broken God’s Law?

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Speaking Truth by Clint Decker Great AwakeningsClay Center, Kansas - Annually, I fly out of the country for mission work in Africa. Therefore, as required by U.S. law, I need a passport.
Left to right, Bethany DeBerry, Cake Batter category winner; Paula Allcorn, Strawberry category winner; Tori Clayton, P. Butter Butterfinger category winner; and Barron Redwine, Little Scooper category winner, are pictured during the Annual Chris Jones Ice Cream Social & Contest held July 29 as part of the 2026 Sandhills Celebration in Olton. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Left to right, Bethany DeBerry, Cake Batter category winner; Paula Allcorn, Strawberry category winner; Tori Clayton, P. Butter Butterfinger category winner; and Barron Redwine, Little Scooper category winner, are pictured during the Annual Chris Jones Ice Cream Social & Contest held July 29 as part of the 2026 Sandhills Celebration in Olton. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

46th Sandhills Celebration Opens with the Chris Jones Ice Cream Social

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Community members gathered on July 29 at Pavilion Park in Olton for the Chris Jones Ice Cream Social & Contest, one of the opening events of Olton’s 46th Annual Sandhills Celebration.
Winners of the Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant are Claire Lostroh, Runner-Up, HalleeKate Huguley, Miss Sandhills and A’Lee Griffin, Miss Congeniality. The Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant was held on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Winners of the Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant are Claire Lostroh, Runner-Up, HalleeKate Huguley, Miss Sandhills and A’Lee Griffin, Miss Congeniality. The Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant was held on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Madison Vidales)

Miss Sandhills 2026

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Winners of the Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant are Claire Lostroh, RunnerUp, HalleeKate Huguley, Miss Sandhills and A’Lee Griffin, Miss Congeniality. The Miss Sandhills Sweetheart Pageant was held on July 30, 2026.
Leon Griffin, left, was honored as Parade Marshal and Beverly Griffin was named Sandhills Queen during the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program at the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Leon Griffin, left, was honored as Parade Marshal and Beverly Griffin was named Sandhills Queen during the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program at the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Parade Marshall & Queen

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Leon Griffin, left, was honored as Parade Marshal and Beverly Griffin was named Sandhills Queen during the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program at the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1.
Peggy Carson received the award for Olton’s oldest woman at the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program during the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Peggy Carson received the award for Olton’s oldest woman at the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program during the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Recognitioin of Pioneers and Award Winners 2026

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Peggy Carson received the award for Olton’s oldest woman at the Recognition of Pioneers and Guests program during the 2026 Olton Sandhills Celebration on Aug. 1.

Springlake to host Annual July 4th Celebration Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Springlake’s annual July 4th Celebration is happening Saturday, July 4, at Springlake Park. The parade will start moving northward down Highway 385 at 6 p.m., and when it reaches Highway 70, it will turn westward to the city park on the west side of town.Parade lineup begins at 5 p.m.
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