More than half of the power Xcel Energy generates across the eight states it serves now comes from carbon-free sources, the company announced in its 18th annual Sustainability Report today. Carbon-free energy made up 53% of the company’s 2022 energy mix, compared to an average of 41% nationwide.

Amherst Community Vacation Bible School for First Baptist, Methodist and Rocky Ford Churches on July 25th through July 27th. It will be from 5:45 p.m.

Pep Centennial to be celebrated on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Hall of Pep, Texas. We are inviting everyone who has a connection to Pep. Come enjoy the day with family, friends and former classmates.

The Lamb County Senior Citizens’ are back in business for Wednesday lunhes. On Wednesdays at noon, potluck meals are served, with members taking their favorite dish to share, or by paying a $6 lunch fee.

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News Writer The City of Amherst is seeking help to fill a big hole at the city park. The existing park playground equipment was determined unsafe and had to be torn down leaving a marked absence of activity for the young people of Amherst.

The Mayor and City Council of Amherst recently completed a new pickleball court in Amherst. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and according to Mark Yarbrough, who has done some research on the topic, stated that he believes Amherst is the smallest city in the nation with an official pickelball court.