Olton FCCLA attends Dallas conference

Olton High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America members attended the Dallas FCCLA Conference, where members gained insight into communication, networking and leadership.Two members, Austyn Gorman and A’Lee Griffin, placed fifth in the Promote and Publicize category.

Capital Farm Credit acquires Ag Crop Insurance Agency

In an effort to provide the best risk protection for ag producers in the High Plains region of Texas, Capital Farm Credit has acquired Ag Crop Insurance Agency.

Lamb County SWCD, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to host local work group meeting on May 6th

The Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are hosting a local work group meeting at 9:30 a.m. on May 6, 2026, at the Lamb County Electric Co-Op, 2415 Phelps Ave, Littlefield, Texas.

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.

Hochheim Prairie Insurance holds meeting; presents community donations

On March 13, 2026, the 2026 meeting for Hochheim Prairie Insurance, Branch 83, District 9, was held at Loco’s Restaurant in Littlefield at 6:30 p.m.A meal and business meeting ensued, with the Alan Newton Insurance Agency represented by Mr. Newton and the HPI District Office represented by Mr.

Rotary Club of Littlefield awards Professional Assistant of the Year, welcomes Texas Tech Women’s Basketball Coach Krista Gerlich

Addressing Rotarians and attendees, Texas Tech University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Krista Gerlich identified the key components of building a successful program: culture and compassion.“If you want people on your team to give you their all, then you’d better get to their hearts,” Gerlich said.

Resilient Texas Job Market Shows Industry-Specific Growth as Unemployment Remains Stable

The total number of nonfarm jobs in Texas registered at 14,354,600 after decreasing by 8,500 positions in February. Over the year, the state added 73,800 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.5 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.

Brittney Smith promoted to Staff Sergeant, currently serving as Mainside Marine Mart Asst. Manager

SSgt Brittney M. Smith enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December 2018. She attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina and graduated in March 2019. Private First Class Smith attended Marine Combat Training (MCT) aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, CA.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to host Auxin Herbicide training

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension is hosting Auxin Herbicide training on Thursday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.The training will take place at the Hockley County Office, 1212 Houston Street, Levelland.