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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.

Drought continues to grip West Texas region

Moderate to extreme drought continues to grip the Texas South Plains and Panhandle in May with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) reporting 69% of the state experiencing drought conditions, compared to 75% the previous week, 69% three months ago, and 46% one year ago.

LEDC hosts regular meeting

The Littlefield Economic Development Corporation hosted a regular meeting on April 16, 2026.No comments were made during the public comment portion of the meeting.All but three members, Mayor Eric Turpen, Vice President Graham Henley and Secretary Lottie Spencer, were present at the meeting.
New Officer Installation - New officers for the Lamb Healthcare Center Auxiliary were installed at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by LHC on April 21, 2026. Tisha Martinez, right, led the installation of new officers for the 2026-2027 year. New officers are, left to right, Doris Howell-Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Colbert- Secretary, Janet Conkin, Treasurer, Linda Williams- Vice President, and Lori Durham- President. (Submitted Photo)

New Officer Installation - New officers for the Lamb Healthcare Center Auxiliary were installed at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by LHC on April 21, 2026. Tisha Martinez, right, led the installation of new officers for the 2026-2027 year. New officers are, left to right, Doris Howell-Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Colbert- Secretary, Janet Conkin, Treasurer, Linda Williams- Vice President, and Lori Durham- President. (Submitted Photo)

2026-27 LHC Auxiliary Officers

New Officer Installation - New officers for the Lamb Healthcare Center Auxiliary were installed at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by LHC on April 21, 2026. Tisha Martinez, right, led the installation of new officers for the 2026-2027 year.
Texas Primary Runoff set for May 26, Early voting starts May 18 - May 22

Texas Primary Runoff set for May 26, Early voting starts May 18 - May 22

Texas Primary Runoff set for May 26, Early voting starts May 18 - May 22

The Texas Primary Runoff Election is taking place on May 26, 2026. Early voting begins May 18 and lasts through May 22.April 27 was the last day to register to vote in the runoff primaries, and the winners from this election will determine the individuals on the general election ballot in November.

Littlefield ISD Board of Trustees swears in three new members

The Littlefield Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in Regular Session on Monday, May 11th in the Board Room of Jerry Blakely Administration Building.The meeting was called to order by Board President Reese Rogers and the invocation was given by Garry Ozbirn.