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HHSC warns Texans about scammers targeting Lone Star Cards

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increasing number of complaints about a phone scam targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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The Olton Chamber of Commerce honored citizens of Olton with special awards at their Annual Banquet that was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Woman of the Year- Peggy Carson, Family of the Year- Tracy and Meghan DeBerry, Citizen through the Years- Pam Roberson, Educator of the Year-Travis McCullough, and Man of the Year- Lupe Perez. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

Olton Chamber of Commerce Honors Citizens

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The Olton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture held their annual banquet to honor the outstanding citizens of the community on Saturday, March 2, 2024. OCCA Board President Brice Redwine welcomed members and guests and called on Analise Ramage to offer the Invocation followed by the performance of the National Anthem by the Olton High School Band.

Statement from Xcel Energy regarding wildfires in the Texas Panhandle

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Xcel Energy (XEL) issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle: Our thoughts continue to be with the families and communities impacted by the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. We are also grateful for the courageous first responders that have worked to fight the fires and help save lives and property.

Hemp research underway at Texas A&M

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Russ Jessup, Ph.D., and his team of student researchers see themselves as explorers, charting the future of a new crop – they are the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Industrial Hemp Breeding Team. Facing the unknown and exploring, building and strengthening the new crop from the ground up is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the students and Jessup, AgriLife Research hemp breeder in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, said they couldn’t pass up.

Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year

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Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024 to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to farmers who experience substantial decline in crop prices or revenues for the 2024 crop year In Texas, producers have completed 24,610 contracts to date, representing 28% of the more than 88,000 expected contracts.

Revival set for March 6-8, 10

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The Rochester Family invites you for Revival Services at Littlefield Independent Baptist Church on March 6th-8th and on March 10th. Services on March 6th through the 8th will start at 7 p.m.

KOC to have Fish Fry Fridays

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The Knights of Columbs Asembly 7882 of Sacred Heart Church in Littlefield, will be hosting a fish fry every Friday night until Easter. The Fish Frys will be held on March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22nd and March 29th, starting at 5:30 p.m.

TxDOT, Students team up to prevent druck driving crashes

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More than half of alcohol-related crashes during Spring Break 2022 involved young drivers (17–30 years old) As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.

City Council holds regular meeting, January 23rd

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The governing body of the City of Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on January 23rd at the City Council Chambers, located at 525 Phelps Avenue, for the purpose of considering all matters and related incidents to the City of Littlefield.