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Brent Heffington named senior director of Xcel Energy’s Tolk and Plant X stations. He succeeds Randy Vann, who retires after 39 years of service. (Submited Photo)

Brent Heffington named senior director of Xcel Energy’s Tolk and Plant X stations. He succeeds Randy Vann, who retires after 39 years of service. (Submited Photo)

Brent Heffington named senior director of Xcel Energy’s Tolk and Plant X stations

News Staff
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Xcel Energy is pleased to announce that Brent Heffington has been named Senior Director of the company’s Tolk and Plant X generating stations, following the retirement of Randy Vann.Heffington brings extensive experience in power generation and plant operations to his new role.

From Your Local County Extension Agent

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Brandon Albus, Argi-Life Extention Agent for Lamb County, is ready to serve the County with a New Weekly Ag Up Date.If you have a specfic agriculture related questions or would like to have a current issue about agriculture explained in the paper to please email him at: brandon.albus@ag.tamu.edu

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Susan Himes Agrilife Extension
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
From their rapid flight to their high-energy needs, hummingbirds are among nature’s most fascinating creatures. It’s no wonder that hummingbird feeders are a common sight in Texas yards and gardens, from Texarkana to El Paso and Amarillo to Weslaco.

AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Information will be provided on screwworm biology, prevention and treatment strategiesBy Kay LedbetterIn response to the growing concern about the New World screwworm, the Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar on June 9 to provide more information to agricultural producers and...
Percussion Quartet, earns 2nd Division on their performance at the State UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition in Pflugerville, Tx, on May 25th. (Submitted Photo)

Percussion Quartet, earns 2nd Division on their performance at the State UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition in Pflugerville, Tx, on May 25th. (Submitted Photo)

UIL State & Ensemble Competitors

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rotary Club Perfect Attendance Winners

Rotary Club Perfect Attendance Winners

Rotary Club Perfect Attendance Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
(Left) The Littlefield Primary winners of the Perfect Attendance bikes were, Elisa Duarte and Azais Perez. Rotary members present for the awards ceremony: Bree Clark, Dave Gruver, Lupe Rodriguez and Rotary President Lori Zinn.

Faith & Fundamentals basketball training days set

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Morris Randle and Nathan McKinnon will be hosting basketball fundamentals training through the month of June. The program is called Faith and Fundamentals.Boys and girls ages 1st through 5th grade are welcome to come out and get some extra work in.

A Town Named Charity

Rhonda Barber Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Just down the road, at the bottom of Serenity Mountain, lies a little town called Charity. It is a peaceful place where animals live in harmony and help one another. Wooly and his friends often trot down for special celebrations, especially the annual Festival of Giving.
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