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New Committee to Investigate Panhandle Wildfires, Rep King named Chair

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Tuesday, March 12, Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires. Representative Ken King will serve as the Chair of this committee which will include Representatives Burrows and Hunter, as well as community members Jason Abraham and Ashley Cash.

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declarations For Panhandle Wildfires

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced that he requested disaster declarations from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by wildfires that began on February 26. If approved, these SBA declarations would make federal assistance available in the form of disaster loans for Carson, Hemphill, and Hutchinson counties and their contiguous counties.

Commissioners to meet Monday

News Staff
Saturday, March 9, 2024
A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where an 11—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action.

Workforce Solutions to host Youth Job Fair

News Staff
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Workforce Solutions South Plains is pleased to announce the upcoming Youth Job Fair scheduled for March 14, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Embassy Suites located at 5215 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79424.
ENTERTAINING -- Left to right: Evelyn Meredith and Ellie McCasland perform'Here Comes the Sun' at the Olton Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

HHSC warns Texans about scammers targeting Lone Star Cards

News Staff
Saturday, March 9, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increasing number of complaints about a phone scam targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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News Staff
Saturday, March 9, 2024
The Olton Chamber of Commerce honored citizens of Olton with special awards at their Annual Banquet that was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Woman of the Year- Peggy Carson, Family of the Year- Tracy and Meghan DeBerry, Citizen through the Years- Pam Roberson, Educator of the Year-Travis McCullough, and Man of the Year- Lupe Perez. (Photo by Ann Reagan)
FAMILY OF THE YEAR -- Shelli Rose, left, and Steven Rose, far right, presented the Family of the Year Award to Tracy, Meghan, Dawsyn, Dailee, and Dylan DeBerry during the Olton Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet that was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Photo byAnn Reagan)

Olton Chamber of Commerce Honors Citizens

Ann Reagan
Saturday, March 9, 2024
The Olton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their annual banquet to honor the outstanding citizens of the community on Saturday, March 2, 2024. OCCA Board President Brice Redwine welcomed members and guests and called on Analise Ramage to offer the Invocation followed by the performance of the National Anthem by the Olton High School Band.
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