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Texas Community Futures Forum to be held on May 2nd

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The Texas Community Futures Forum (TCFF) is being held in Lamb County to assist local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agents in identifying the most critical issues affecting local citizens. Our local Extension program has a rich history of providing educational programs that address the most critical issues in the county, related to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Families and Health, Youth Development, and Community Development. To make sure that the programs being planned are on target, we invite your participation in the TCFF process.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

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Solar eclipse means big money to Texas One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality.

Lfd. City Council holds special meeting March 12

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The Governing body of the City of Littlefield met in Special Session on March 12th at the City Council Chambers, located at 525 Phelps Ave, for the purpose of considering all matters and related incidents to the City of Littlefield.

Shaun Lewallen leads the BBC heading into the Final Four

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The Lamb County Leader-News’ Big Bracket Challenge is winding down with just the Final Four and National Championship game remaining. A shake-up in the standings after the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 has Shaun Lewallen sitting in first place with 80 points, while Ed Dabrowski is right behind him with 79 points and Tammy Kirkland with 78 points.

Wildcats run rule Cubs, 11-1, to open district

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The Littlefield Wildcats’ varsity baseball team run- ruled the Brownfield Cubs last Tuesday to open district play, 11-1, at Wildcat Field. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 8-6 overall, 1-0 in district play.

Annual Plow Day Event Held at Graves Farm

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The South Plains Antique Tractor Association Plow Day was held at the Gordon Graves Farm north of Spade, Texas on Saturday, March 22,2024. The mission of the club is to preserve the history of agriculture, educate future generations about the heritage and progress of agriculture and provide fellowship and education to those interested in the history and collection of antique tractors, engines and equipment.