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Lamb County sees increase in COVID cases

Lamb County Judge James M. DeLoach has issued an update on the COVID-19 virus cases in Lamb County, as of 4:33 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. He reported that there was a jump from the 19 known cases last Tuesday, Oct. 6, to the current 77 active cases that were reported to him over last weekend.

TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.

SNHU announces its Spring 2026 President’s List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Local students include Mikal Janeway of Littlefield and Jill Perez of Dimmitt.

Healing For What...

For years, I have witnessed people seeking physical healing. I have heard of people who have traveled hundreds of miles to seek healing from evangelists who claim they have the Gift of Healing. People pack auditoriums with a confident expectation that they will be healed if prayed over.

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue to offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.

Texas Adds More than 46,000 Jobs in March

Texas added 46,800 nonfarm jobs in March to reach a total of 14,403,500. Over the year, the state added 117,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.
Fillie of the Year: Amie Beelitz and Mustang of the Year: Sebastian Sparkman

Fillie of the Year: Amie Beelitz and Mustang of the Year: Sebastian Sparkman

Olton sports Banquet honors athletes

Fillie of the Year: Amie Beelitz and Mustang of the Year: Sebastian SparkmanStudent Athlete of the Year: Kambri Ruiz
Littlefield EMS is the Host Site for the current West Texas EMS Resources EMT Class. Pictured from top left are our current EMT Interns, Vince Villanueva of Littlefield, Makayla Hernandez of Levelland, Holly Crews of Sudan, Azazail Melendez of Littlefield and Harlee Cardenas of Lubbock. (Photo Courtesy of Heath Lowe)

Littlefield EMS is the Host Site for the current West Texas EMS Resources EMT Class. Pictured from top left are our current EMT Interns, Vince Villanueva of Littlefield, Makayla Hernandez of Levelland, Holly Crews of Sudan, Azazail Melendez of Littlefield and Harlee Cardenas of Lubbock. (Photo Courtesy of Heath Lowe)

National EMS Week: May 17-23, 2026

During the week of May 17, 2026, Emergency Medical Services agencies across the nation will observe the 52nd Annual National EMS Week.