Soil and Water Conserviation District now accepting seedling orders

Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting seedling orders (container and D-40 species) for Spring 2026. Please feel free to stop by the office at 2431 S. Farwell Ave., Littlefield, TX 79339 to pick up our Seedling Species List, Seedling Planting Guide and Seedling Order Form.

DPS Highlights Human Trafficking Prevention Month during January

AUSTIN – Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

--- Here’s to a Prosperous 2026 ---

Happy New Year everyone!We are very blessed to be entering into a new year and, while I know some circumstances are different than others, we have much to be grateful for. It’s a new year with new beginnings, and I hope that everyone who reads this sees the good by the time I’m done.

Water Outlook: The good and bad of our water situation

Extension Agent, Agronomy Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Castro/ Hale/Lamb County 325-665-8790 Kristie.keys@ag.tamu.edu I recently attended the Plant Protection Conference in College Station, where the theme “Water: Essential but Limited for Texas Agriculture” could not have been more timely.

SWCD Taking Orders for Windbreak Trees

The Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation is currently taking orders for the Spring Windbreak Tree Fundraiser and other plants sales.There is a variety of trees and other plants available.

Littlefield 4-H Club asks for Silent Auction donations

The Littlefield 4-H Club is in need of items for the silent auction on January 17.Items can be homemade, donated by businesses, or created from 4-H projects. Donors will bid on the items at the Arena Stock Show Sale.

Wildcats hold off Idalou, 49-42

The Littlefield Wildcats’ varsity basketball team held off the Idalou Wildcats on the road on Friday, 49-42, in their first meeting of district play.With the win, the Wildcats improve to 4-2 in district play.

81st Olton Junior Livestock Show to Begin Thursday

The 81st Olton 4-H and FFA Livestock Show begins Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Olton Ag Pavilion with move-in of livestock beginning at 8:00 a.m., according to Josh Parkey, board president.

COURTHOUSE RECORDS

Waiver of Jury TrialOn Jan. 2, 2026, Damian Alexis Gonzalez, entered a Guilty plea to the offense for which he was convicted: Driving While Intoxicated, that occurred on May 11, 2025.