Abbott, HHSC announce rural hospital funding

Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $99 million in federal funding available to rural hospitals.As part of the Rural Texas Strong plan, the grant opportunity will help health care providers recruit and retain workers.

Sudan City Council to meet Thursday

A regular meeting of the Sudan of the Governing Board of the City of Sudan will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Sudan Council Chamber, 113 East First Avenue, Sudan, Texas.The following subjects will be discussed and action taken, if necessary, to wit: 1. Invocation 2.

U.S. to see tax increases under new tariffs

As of April 2026, the Trump administration implemented new import tariffs to replace those rejected by the Supreme Court to create a net tax increase for most Americans.

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Olton’s Jentry Bressler hit a personal best of 11’3” in the women’s pole vault at the Class 2A Region I Track Meet last week, where she placed second in in the event, punching her ticket to the State Track Meet in Austin. (Submitted Photo)

Parents Seeking Donations for After Graduation Party

The parents of the 2026 Littlefield Graduating Class would like to invite the community to help take part in the Drug Free after graduation party held on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Gas prices continue to climb

As of May 3, Texas gas prices are averaging approximately $3.86 to $3.90 per gallon for regular unleaded, marking a significant increase of over $1 per gallon compared to the same period last year and 30 cents higher than last week according to AAA. Diesel prices are averaging $4.99 per gallon.

Hemp rulings issued by two Texas courts

The Department of State Health Services ( DSHS) new hemp rules are barred from going into effect until at least late July.

Levelland Chamber of Commerce golf tourney set for May 11

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Golf Tournament set for May 11 at the Levelland Country Club.The tournament promotes the mission of the Chamber to create, promote and support economic opportunities for local businesses and community.

A New Identity...

“To those who reside as strangers, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood:”— 1 Peter 1:1–2 NASB2020 Notice that...