Rooted in the Word

Psalm 1:2-3: but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities Announced

– At the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that will result in more healthy, U.S. grown food in the hands of Americans.

Cleveland: At Last, a Good Week for Cotton

January 12, 2026 The market settled 126 points higher on the week at 68.68 cents, basis the December 2025 ICE contract. The market pushed above 69 cents several times during the week’s trading but was unable to hold that level at the close of the week’s trading.

Bryndle Ray signs to continue softball career at Nelson University

Littlefield senior athlete, Bryndle Ray, signed her Letter of Intent on December 16th, to continue her softball and Academic career at Nelson University in Waxahachie, Tx.

Police chase ends in Shallowater, one suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody following a police chase on Friday evening, January 16.The chase started in Sudan and continued east on US 84 around 6:15 p.m. The suspect led DPS Troopers and Sudan PD through Lamb and Hockley counties.

Brush Up & Show Up: Rural Voices Matter in the March Primary Election

By Suzanne Bellsnyder, The Texas Rural Reporter In much of rural Texas, elections are effectively decided in March. By the time the November election rolls around, the field is narrowed, the outcome is possibly set, and the real choice is long past.

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Exhibitors show their barrows at the Lamb County Junior Livestock Show this past week at the Lamb County Ag Center. (Photos by Madison Vidales)