USDA Announces 35% SDRP Top-Up
Plains Cotton Growers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
News
Agriculture Secretary Endorses Buying American Cotton Act
Plains Cotton Growers
U. S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed and highlighted Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ endorsement of her Buying American Cotton Act (BACA), a policy bill to rebuild a sustainable market for U.S.-grown cotton.Hyde-Smith mentioned BACA (S.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Fertilizer price surge squeezes Texas producers
News Staff
Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Alfredo Moreno found guilty, sentenced 30 years for assault-family violence with impeding breath or circulation
News Staff
Police bodycam footage recorded in the early hours of June 8, 2025, captured defendant Alfredo Moreno telling Officer Brandon Ontiveros, “I told her nicely to leave. I don’t want to fight. There’s her blood inside my house, there’s proof.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Amherst Head Coach Daniel Hinojosa gives a speech expressing gratitude for the donation awarded by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce on April 23, 2026. (Photo by Madison Vidales)
Amherst Chamber awards Athletic Program Donation, Citizen of the Year
Madison Vidales
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet on April 23, 2026, where chamber members named the Citizen of the Year and awarded Amherst’s athletic program with a $1,000 donation.“Here in Amherst, Texas, this community still believes in hard work. They believe in right and wrong.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
City of Littlefield Implements Water Restrictions to Protect Long-Term Supply
News Staff
The City of Littlefield has officially implemented water restrictions in accordance with its Drought Contingency Plan in an effort to promote water conservation and protect the community’s long-term water supply.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
UIL VASE Junior High Art Competition
UIL VASE Junior High Art Competition
News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2026
Lamb County Commissioners to meet Monday
News Staff
A meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where a 14—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action.After the Call to order, the public may request to make a public comment on any of the agenda items.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Before you dig into spring landscaping projects, Call 8-1-1
News Staff
Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked free of charge before starting any digging projects. Underground utility lines include electric, natural gas, water and cable.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Sudan High School students Emerson Pratt, Malariee Rosa, Stephanie Jaramillo, Kristin Gray, Kenzie Valdez and Lupita Toscano attend the Dallas FCCLA Conference. (Submitted Photo)
Sudan FCCLA attends Dallas conference
News Staff
Sudan High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America members attended the Dallas FCCLA Conference, earning various accolades during their trip.“It was the perfect mix of competition, learning, and adventure,” Angie Roberston, the FCCLA adviser, said.
Friday, April 24, 2026