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USDA Raises ECAP Payment Factor to 99%

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The original payment factor for Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payments was set to 85% to ensure funding was not exceeded. As of Sept. 26, 2025, the payment factor has increased to 99%.
Littlefield High School is set to celebrate Homecoming on Friday when they take on Coahoma to close out the pre-district schedule. The 2025 LHS Homecoming Queen nominees are, Iris Hernandez, Bryndle Ray and Kamila Silveira. The Hocoming Queen will be announced during halftime of the football game on Friday. (Submitted Photo)

Littlefield High School is set to celebrate Homecoming on Friday when they take on Coahoma to close out the pre-district schedule. The 2025 LHS Homecoming Queen nominees are, Iris Hernandez, Bryndle Ray and Kamila Silveira. The Hocoming Queen will be announced during halftime of the football game on Friday. (Submitted Photo)

Littlefield 2025 Homecoming Queen Candidates

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

David Neinast takes week five of Football contest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Lamb County Leader-News’ annual football contest’s standing are starting to take shape now that we are through five weeks of the contest.We had a tie for the top spot this week between David Neinast, JR Herrell and Teresa Dabrowski, who all finished with a mark of 17-3 this week.
Yard of the Week

Yard of the Week

Yard of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
This week’s Yard of the Week winners are Albaro and Ortencia Estrada at1304 2nd St. We would like to thank our sponsors that make this possible, they are: Continental Dairy, Littlefield Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Locos Restaurant. (Submitted Photo)
The 2025 Marchin’ Cats Percussion section includes: Seniors: Jordan Randle, Meah Gonzales, Jonathan Bownds; Juniors: Jessie Ortiz, Rhealee Golden; Sophomores: Craig Jennings, Isaac Salazar; Freshmen: Noah Clark, Melany Marquez. Drum Majors are Matt Rios (senior) and Luke Trevino (sophomore). (Submitted Photo)

The 2025 Marchin’ Cats Percussion section includes: Seniors: Jordan Randle, Meah Gonzales, Jonathan Bownds; Juniors: Jessie Ortiz, Rhealee Golden; Sophomores: Craig Jennings, Isaac Salazar; Freshmen: Noah Clark, Melany Marquez. Drum Majors are Matt Rios (senior) and Luke Trevino (sophomore). (Submitted Photo)

Marchin’ Cats Percussion takes first place at WTAC

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
This past Saturday, September 27th, the Littlefield High School Marchin’ Cats Percussion competed at the West Texas Auxiliary Championships (WTAC) at Coronado High School in Lubbock.
Olton Homecoming King and Queen

Olton Homecoming King and Queen

Olton Homecoming King and Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Olton celebrated Homecoming last week and on Friday during the pep-rally, Sebastian Sparkman was named the 2025 Homecoming King. During halftime of the football game, Kaitlyn Avalos was named the2025 Homecoming Queen. (Submitted Photos)
Sudan Homcoming Queen

Sudan Homcoming Queen

Sudan Homcoming Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Sudan’s Emerson Pratt, was crowned the 2025 Sudan Homecoming Queen, during halftime of the Hornets, 41-12, victory over Plains on Friday. (Submitted Photo)

Texas Adds 17,600 Jobs as Labor Force Grows in August

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
AUSTIN - Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August. Over the year, the state added 195,600 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.5 percentage points.
Late Life Droopiness...

Late Life Droopiness...

Late Life Droopiness...

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Friday, September 26, 2025
Only one other example of ongoing embarrassment trumps name-calling many of us faced in elementary school during the final years of the Great Depression.And it was in the “funny papers,” for crying out loud.
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