Amid Increased Water Fatalities, Arrests, Texas Game Wardens Stress Safety During the Summer

AUSTIN – With a sharp rise in boating-related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.

The United Family launches company-wide fundraising effort for Central Texas Flood Relief

LUBBOCK, Texas — The United Family is launching a company- wide donate-at-the-register campaign for Central Texas Flood Relief.

Creative Sprouts at the Library on Weds.

Happy July everyone!This past June we survived another year of summer reading. We had a total of 121 kids registered. We had a fun, colorful time doing science experiments, music and movements, painting, magic, poetry, DIY comics, and other fun crafts, games and activities.

Registration deadline is Monday for ‘Prickly Sisters Craft Camp’

Hayley Rodriguez is hosting the first annual Prickly Sisters Craft Camp, which will be held July 21st through July 23rd, at 701 W 3rd.The camp is for kids ages 6 to 14 years old. The deadline to sign up is July 14th. The camp will be from 9 am to 11 am each day.

Anton to Celebrate Centennial July 25, 26; First Baptist Church to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Anton will celebrate its centennial celebration from July 25 through 26, with various activities occurring around town.Times are tentative, and potential additional events may be added.Festivities begin on Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m.

West Plains IPM Update, Current Situation

Who would have imagined that we would be going into July with a full profile of soil moisture in most locations. I have used my 6’ soil probe quite a bit this week while out attempting to scout fields. I can probe at a minimum 50” at all locations and 72” at half of them.

Wheat harvest wraps up with mixed yields

Across Texas, wheat harvest results depended very much on the weather. Drought led to early termination of dryland fields, and muddy conditions are delaying ongoing harvests to the detriment of grain quality. However, across the state, it was an average year for Texas wheat.

Growth of College Rodeo Leads to Reorganization

CASPER, Wyo. (June 21, 2025) — For the past four years, membership numbers in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) have seen steady growth.The NIRA started as a nonprofit organization in 1949 and defined three geographical regions to govern a student-led board.

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reactionAs temperatures warm up, Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars.

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Littlefield’s 2025 Youth Baseball camp wrapped up on Thursday with a game of ragball. Shown are the attendees and Head Coach Jett Hartley and Coach Jay Ragland. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)