COURTHOUSE RECORDS

On Feb. 19, 2026, Frank Arce Espinoza, entered a Guilty plea to the offense for which he was convicted: Viol Bond/Protective Order, that occurred on Nov. 12, 2024.The court received the plea, judged the defendant was guilty, the defendant was sentenced to 90 days confinement in the County Jail.

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The Littlefield Junior High Bands took home Sweepstakes in Concert and Sight Reading on March 12, 2026. Eighth- grade band members received 1’s in all sections of the competition, along with the 7th grade band. (Submitted Photo)

Olton H.S. NHS Annual Spring Blood Drive March 24th

The Olton High School National Honor Society is hosting their Annual Spring Semester Blood Drive!The Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, March 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.Give the gift of life and help make a difference in our community!

Lamb Co. Retired School Personnel Assoc. to hold meeting Tuesday, April 7

The April meeting of the Lamb County Retired School Personnel Association will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Littlefield Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall.

Annual Color Run set for March 28

The annual Color Run 5K hosted by Lamb County Healthcare, LHC Auxiliary and LHC Family Medicine is set to take place March 28, 2026.To register and receive the race map, email lbarker@lambhc.org. Adult registration is $30 and $20 for kids.

Training available for TDA License, Auxin Training in Levelland

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension office is hosting trainings at the Hockley County Office, 1212 Houston Street, in Levelland for various certifications.On March 31, 2026, pesticide applicator training will be hosted from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

ABC Pro Rodeo coming to Mallet Event Center in Levelland

The ABC Pro Rodeo will be coming to Mallet Event Center in Levelland with three nights of performances on April 2-4.Offering high- energy actions, the ABC Pro Rodeo, sanctioned by the PRCA, features three nights of top rodeo athletes, thrilling events, and family-friendly entertainment.

Texas SNAP restrictions begin April 1

Beginning April, Texans receiving SNAP will no longer be able to purchase sweetened beverages and candy.Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ “Make America Healthy Again” initiative and signed into law by Gov.

March heat wave brings record high temps

From Texas to California, a record heat wave swept across the Western United States.Early last week, Texas experienced an event called “weather whiplash” which is a sudden transition between hot and cold weather.