Pork prices reach record highs with holiday demand ahead

Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.

Rains, mild temperatures set the stage for strong fall hunting outlook

Thanks to timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures, hunters have reason to be optimistic as they take to the field this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Senate Approves Replacing STAAR Exams

The current assessment testing system used by Texas public schools will be replaced by a series of three shorter exams under a bill approved by the Senate Wednesday night.

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Littlefield’s Faith Balderas digs out a ball early in the Lady Cat’s opening set against Snyder at the Denver City Tournament on Thursday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

End summer with friends, not cellmates

LUBBOCK- Whether it’s coming home from the pool or a BBQ, summer fun can end quickly with just one bad decision. Every 23 minutes there’s a crash involving a driver under the influence of alcohol. That’s more than 60 crashes a day and adds up to a lifetime of pain for families who lost loved ones.

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.2 Billion in July

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

Yard of the Week

(Washington, D.C., August 26, 2025) – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified an instance of a travelerassociated human case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. The U.S.

Lfd. City Council holds special meeting August 12

The Littlefield City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 12th, in the City Council Chambers, located at 525 Phelps Ave.The meeting was called to order at 6 p. m. by Mayor Eric Turpen and the invocation was given by Mayor pro tempore Kenny Rucker, who also led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Texas Labor Market Adds 8,700 Jobs in July

AUSTIN - Texas had 14,333,800 total nonfarm jobs after adding 8,700 positions over the month of July. Over the year, the state added 232,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.

Lamb County Retired School Personnel Association meeting set for September 2nd

The September meeting of the Lamb County Retired School Personnel Association will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Littlefield Methodist Church. President Cindie Walker will conduct the meeting and lead discussions of the focus of the Association for the 2025-2026 year.