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Flooding prompts disaster declaration Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.

On the Road Again…

“Doting” is an adjective often used to describe grandparents. In the case of Rick and Becky Cadden, however, “pranking” might be a better fit. Theirs is a family whose members are on perpetual look-out for ways to get a leg up in the prankster department, and grandchildren are not off limits.

On the Road Again…

We laughed intermittently for weeks about our decision to embark on a 3,000-mile road trip because we didn’t have time to fly. As the date neared and mass media folks conveyed horror tales of passengers stranded in airports or delayed, our decision to take to the highways seemed wellfounded.

Education Matters…

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: It was certainly good to see our student body return to school on Monday. We have had a fabulous start to the beginning of a new school year and I would like to thank our students, parents, teachers and staff members who made this possible.

When Odds Overwhelm…

As chapters of life unfold, unlikely coincidences occur that are so rare that surely providence is behind the steering wheel.

Education Matters…

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: I trust you are ready for another successful school year! It is hard to believe that our students will be returning to class on Monday, August 15. LISD is looking forward to having our students back in the classroom as we begin the 2022-2023 school year.

THE IDLE AMERICAN

Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury The ditty written long ago is more accurate today than when pen met parchment. The exact wording may not be 100% accurate, but here’s how I remember its four lines: “How much I have seen and how much I have read, of the struggles of man to get ahead.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

DSHS gets nearly 15,000 monkeypox vaccines The Texas Department of State Health Services has received and distributed 14,780 doses of the monkey pox vaccine to local health departments and DSHS regional offices. Another 27,000 doses could be made available by the Strategic National Stockpile.

God Is Up To Something! ...

“As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” 1 Kings 17:12.

From the Desk of: MIKE READ Littlefield ISD Superintendent

July 26, 2022 Hello Everyone! Summer is gone and I trust you had a good one! It is hard to believe we are gearing up for another successful school year. I am excited about the opportunity to work with you in continuing our success in academic and extracurricular activities.