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Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count

Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count

Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
AUSTIN - Texas added 19,700 nonfarm jobs in December to reach a total of 14,341,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 132,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.9 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by half a percentage point.
Jordan Randle performed his piano solo at the UIL Region Solo & Ensemble Contest held on Feb. 21 at Talkington in Lubbock. He earned a Division 1 Gold Medal for his memorized performance of Frederic Chopin’s Nocturne No. 2. This qualifies him for the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest that will be held in May. (Shown Jordan Randle and Jeni D. Brunson) (Submitted Photo)

Jordan Randle performed his piano solo at the UIL Region Solo & Ensemble Contest held on Feb. 21 at Talkington in Lubbock. He earned a Division 1 Gold Medal for his memorized performance of Frederic Chopin’s Nocturne No. 2. This qualifies him for the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest that will be held in May. (Shown Jordan Randle and Jeni D. Brunson) (Submitted Photo)

Jordan Randle Headed to State

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Jordan Randle Headed to State

General Primary Election -- Republican & Democratic Parties Main Early Voting Lamb County Courthouse - County Clerk's Office 100 6th Drive Room 103, Littlefield, TX

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 8:00 am till 5:00 pm, open 9 hoursThursday, February 19, 2026 - 8:00 am till 5:00 pm, open 9 hoursFriday, February 20, 2026 - 8:00 am till 5:00 pm, open 9 hoursSaturday, February 21, 2026 - 7:00 am till 7:00 pm, open 12 hoursSunday, February 22, 2026 - 9:00 am till...
The Sudan One Act Play comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” cast includes: Brooklyn Swart, Phillip Jones, Case Cantu, Anneke Van De Pol, Alex Carson, Halen Ruiz, Rebekah Jones and Harper Pratt. (Submitted Photo)

The Sudan One Act Play comedy “Moon Over Buffalo” cast includes: Brooklyn Swart, Phillip Jones, Case Cantu, Anneke Van De Pol, Alex Carson, Halen Ruiz, Rebekah Jones and Harper Pratt. (Submitted Photo)

Sudan One-Act Play to perform at District competition on March 3

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
Sudan One Act Play invites you to come watch the district contest in Sudan on Tuesday, March 3rd. Admission is free. Plays run backto- back beginning at 1:30. If you are just wanting to watch Sudan’s play, please be at the Auditorium by 3:00 P.M.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.6 Billion in January

News Staff
Monday, February 23, 2026
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.6 billion in January, 7.1 percent more than in January 2025. The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.
Anton man arrested for discharging weapon, assault

Anton man arrested for discharging weapon, assault

Anton man arrested for discharging weapon, assault

Carlos Buitrago
Monday, February 23, 2026
A 52- year- old Anton man was arrested following reports of firing a weapon into a residence attempting to flee.On Feb. 14, the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots-fired call in Anton, where a suspect was allegedly shooting into a residence.
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