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Levelland Horse Sale set for Aug. 14-16

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Horse enthusiasts, buyers, sellers, and spectators are invited to the Levelland Horse Sale, returning to the Mallet Event Center Aug.14–16 for a weekend filled with demonstrations, competition, trade vendors, and one of the region’s premier horse sales. The weekend kicks off on Friday, Aug.

Senior Citizens Center opening again for meals on Wednesdays

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Lamb County Senior Citizens’ Center will re-open for noon lunches Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 211 Phelps Avenue in downtown Littlefield.Those attending are invited to take food in covered dishes, to share with others, or by a donation to the center.Doors to the center will open at 10 a.m.

Texas A&M AgriLife West Plains IPM Update

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
According to the latest West Plains IPM Update from Texas A&M AgriLife, crops across Lamb, Hockley, and Cochran counties continue to progress through summer conditions, with pest pressure remaining relatively low in most areas.
Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

AgriLife Extension economist: Cattle prices haven’t hit the ceiling yet

Kay Ledbetter
Friday, August 7, 2026
Cattle prices still have room to go up, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.With smaller supplies of cattle on hand and good demand for beef continuing, prices could hold and go higher yet, said David Anderson, Ph.D.
The Olton Fillies’ 12U All-Star softball team recently returned home from Florence, Alabama, where they competed at the Babe Ruth Softball World Series. The 12U Fillies were coached by Tracy DeBerry, Juan Jimenez, Lindsey Nelson and Meghan DeBerry. (Shown no order): Bailee Synatschk, Belen Orozco, Dailee Jo DeBerry, Dawsyn DeBerry, Evelyn Alvarado, Hannah Nelson, Isabella Saenz, Kenzie Perez, Preslee Jimenez, Sawyer Bridges, Valarie Magallanes and Zay’Lynn Guerrero. (Submitted Photo)

The Olton Fillies’ 12U All-Star softball team recently returned home from Florence, Alabama, where they competed at the Babe Ruth Softball World Series. The 12U Fillies were coached by Tracy DeBerry, Juan Jimenez, Lindsey Nelson and Meghan DeBerry. (Shown no order): Bailee Synatschk, Belen Orozco, Dailee Jo DeBerry, Dawsyn DeBerry, Evelyn Alvarado, Hannah Nelson, Isabella Saenz, Kenzie Perez, Preslee Jimenez, Sawyer Bridges, Valarie Magallanes and Zay’Lynn Guerrero. (Submitted Photo)

Fillie 12u Softball team competes at Babe Ruth Softball World Series

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Olton Fillies 12U All-Star softball team competed at the Babe Ruth Softball World Series in Florence, Alabama, last week.The Fillies qualified for the World Series back in June, when they won the Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament that was held in Brownfield, Texas.
Attending families enjoy the Littlefield Aquatic Center during the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce’s free Pool Party on Aug 3. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Attending families enjoy the Littlefield Aquatic Center during the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce’s free Pool Party on Aug 3. (Photo by Leon Szaniszlo)

Chamber of Commerce Pool Party

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Attending families enjoy the Littlefield Aquatic Center during the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce’s free Pool Party on Aug 3.
The Littlefield Lady Cats’ volleyball program opened two-a-days early Monday morning with a team bonding scavenger hunt, before hitting the court for Midnight Madness. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

The Littlefield Lady Cats’ volleyball program opened two-a-days early Monday morning with a team bonding scavenger hunt, before hitting the court for Midnight Madness. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Lady Cats preparing for the 2026 season

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Littlefield Lady Cats’ volleyball program opened two-a-days early Monday morning with a team bonding scavenger hunt, before hitting the court for Midnight Madness.
Don Huffines Sworn in as Texas Comptroller, Refuses Salary, Calls for Property Tax Relief

Don Huffines Sworn in as Texas Comptroller, Refuses Salary, Calls for Property Tax Relief

Don Huffines Sworn in as Texas Comptroller, Refuses Salary, Calls for Property Tax Relief

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Former state senator and businessman Don Huffines was sworn in as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, pledging to root out wasteful spending, safeguard state tax dollars and deliver property tax relief to Texans.“The people of Texas work hard for their money,” Huffines said.

Springlake-Earth ISD announces 2026-2027 registration dates

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
Springlake-Earth ISD has announced registration information for the upcoming school year, outlining schedules and required documents ahead of the first day of school.Springlake-Earth ISD will hold registration over two days. Returning students with last names beginning A through I will register Aug.
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