Local, state leaders battle COVID surge, each other

Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike.

An Election of Entanglements . . .

Labeling the recent national election as one of “entanglements” may be the kindest of descriptions. But, it’s a start. Even the golden throats of radio and television news often got their “tangs tongueled.” Oops, I mean “tongues tangled.”

Your Texas Agriculture Minute How is cotton harvested?

Farm Bureau If you travel along any major highway in the northern half of Texas this fall, you’re likely to see cotton harvest underway. If you live or travel the southern half of the state, you probably saw cotton harvest happening over the summer. But what exactly is going on out there?

Public Hearing and Special Board Meeting set for Nov. 24

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors have scheduled a Nov. 24 public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Water District’s rules.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announces grower webinars

Over the past couple of months, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been hosting grower information webinars to inform producers of the value of joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and to provide instructions on how to join.

Are You Content?...

Most people spend their entire lives striving for something greater. They desperately wish they could have more money, a new car, a new spouse, or a new house.

School Board to meet Monday

The Littlefield Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet in Regular Session on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Rural Texas struggles with digital divide If broadband is a lifeline, then rural Texas is in danger of dying. In its first report to the Texas Legislature, the Governor’s Broadband Development Council called for the creation of a state broadband plan and a state broadband office.

Ricker Law recoginized for legal aid

RICKER LAW FIRM OF Littlefield, received a special “thank you” for their pro bono work in Lamb County, to assest those in need throughout the 2020 Pro Bono year.

State of the Year We’re In…

Lots of people have cast negative ballots, said tacky things and made disparaging gestures about the year 2020 in general. The unanimous verdict indicated that, as one West Texan put it, “Ain’t what we signed up for.”