Littlefield senior, Sam Hill, ran the last leg of the men’s 4x400-meter relay last Thursday at the Class 3A Area Track Meet in Denver City. the team took 2nd place in the event, qualifying them for Regionals, as they clocked a time of 3:22.17. Regionals will be held at ACU in Abilene on April 19th…
On Friday, at around 6:30 a.m. a three vehicle crash took place on Interstate Highway 27 at mile marker 48.A 2019 Ford EcoSport was traveling southbound in the northbound travel lanes on Interstate Highway 27. A 2018 Chevrolet Pickup Truck was traveling northbound in the north travel lanes, and…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.78 billion in March, 5.8 percent more than in March 2023. The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency in March.The five Lamb County cities received a combined total…
The Lamb County Leader-News’ Big Bracket Challenge came to an end this past weekend with the Final Four and National Championship Game.After points were tallied, Ed Dabrowski came away with 143 points to claim first place in this year’s challenge, edging out Hannah Conkin, who placed second with…
Lamb County Juvenile Probation and LEAF invite the public to their first annual Community Night Out, which will take place on April 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event will be in the Lamb County Juvenile Center Parking Lot, located at 232 Phelps Ave. in Littlefield.It is a chance to meet your…
The 55th Annual Ranch Day promises a fun-filled day at the ranch for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech University campus.Made possible by The CH Foundation, this beloved annual event offers a blend of education and…
‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf CoastColorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.…
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” will perform at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at Holloman Air Force Base on June 2, 2024.“ We are thrilled to add Holloman to our 2024 schedule,” said Thunderbird #1, Lt. Col. Nathan Malafa. “In our efforts to recruit, retain, and…
As of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Lamb County Judge James DeLoach has suspended the Burn Ban.However, he will reinstate the Burn Ban when the need conditions warrant.
There will be a Hamburger Fundraiser on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Amherst City Park, located at 1st and Washington.The cost is $10 and all proceeds will be going towards the Community Park Project.
Earth is having a celebration honoring it’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 15th.Activities will begin at 10 a.m. with a parade down Main Street and will continue to the Rodeo Grounds. There will be a brief history of the town and displays about different people from the area.There will be…
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On Friday, at around 6:30 a.m. a three vehicle crash took place on Interstate Highway 27 at mile…
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.78 billion in March, 5.…
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The Lamb County Leader-News’ Big Bracket Challenge came to an end this past weekend with the Final…
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At the Plains Cotton Growers Board of Directors Meeting April 1, the organization conducted officer and executive committee elections.PCG board chairman Brent…
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Donation intake closing as distribution continues for AgriLife Extension-operated Animal Supply.Generosity from across the nation filled four Texas A& M…
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The Littlefield Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet in a training session on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of…
Sports
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The Olton varsity track teams competed at the 2A Area Track Meet at Tyler Stadium in Floydada on Thursday with the Mustangs finishing 10th overall with 20…
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The Springlake-Earth varsity track teams competed at the 1A Area Meet in Tulia on Thursday. The Wolverines finished as the Area Runner-ups with 108 points,…
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The Sudan varsity track teams competed at the 2A Area Track Meet at Tyler Stadium in Floydada on Thursday with the Hornets finishing seventh overall with 45…
Obituaries
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In Loving Memory Of Francisco VargasJune 29, 1940 ~ March 31, 2024Francisco Vargas, also known as 'Frank' or "Pancho", 83, of Littlefield, TX, passed…
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Reyes Ruiz Garza, 80, of Olton, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Olton, Texas. Rosary was said Sunday evening, April 7, 2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in…
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May 13, 1954 ~ March 27, 2024Sarah Faye Tillman, 69, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2024. She passed away in her home in Manvel, TX. She was born in…