Benny Guerrero, Jr., Jessie Hatchett-US Army Ret., Amos Hastings-Air Force, Ret,Cindy Blackstock-Women’s Auxilary, Dan Rich-Marine Corp, ret. of VFW Post 2266 in Lubbock, Texas enjoy the playing of the songs of each branch of the United States Armed Forces by the Sudan Bold Gold Band. Each stood as their branche’s song was played. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

South Plains College presented academic and service awards to 146 students who displayed the highest level of achievement throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Local and area students are: Diego Caudillo and Geyah Garza both of Littlefield, Liliana Jimenez of Amherst, Esteban Rodriguez of Olton, Bo Mens of Anton, and Alarick Hernandez and Maribel Gomez both of Muleshoe.

Two Lamb County EC Seniors were selected as a recipient of the Directors’ Memorial Scholarship from Golden Spread Electric Cooperative and its Board of Directors and administered by Opportunity Plan, Inc., of Canyon Texas.

Last week, Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, signed a national statement backing the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, for the 15th consecutive year. The ESGR program exists to ensure that employees who also serve in the Guard and Reserve have the resources and support they need to maintain their careers while also keeping their country safe.

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