Trees play an important role in regulating and improving the natural environment, and for Texas and New Mexico residents looking to save money on their electric bills, they’re an effective way to reduce the impact of summer heat and lower energy costs as well. Xcel Energy is marking Earth Day by reminding area customers they can make the best choices on what and where to plant through Xcel Energy’s online tree-planting guide, customized for the region’s unique growing conditions.

Here is a list of current/known/planned educational events throughout our region. MAY 2024 May 21 — Wheatheart Wheat Field Day (Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hansford) JULY 2024 July 16 — Fall Preparation Garden Clinic (Hutchinson) AUGUST 2024 August 8 — Wheatheart Wheat Conference (Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hansford) August 14 — Feed Grains Conference (Gray, Carson, Armstrong) .

Corn prices are down, and acres in Texas and across the U.S. are expected to follow as improved overall growing conditions could deliver above average yields, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

This prayer was written in the 1950s during an awful drought in Texas. The prayer was written by Father W. Schneider of St. Mary’s in Fredericksburg who also ministered at St. Francis Church in Stonewall. It has gone all over the world.

The Texas Community Futures Forum (TCFF) is being held in Lamb County to assist local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agents in identifying the most critical issues affecting local citizens. Our local Extension program has a rich history of providing educational programs that address the most critical issues in the county, related to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Families and Health, Youth Development, and Community Development. To make sure that the programs being planned are on target, we invite your participation in the TCFF process.

The next community prayer meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1st, at St.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, The Second graders of Littlefield Primary School performed the popular musical play for young voices 'Bugz' by John Jacobson and John Higgins. The play emphasizes different types of bugs who work together to cross a park in their quest for an abandoned picnic. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Students at Littlefield ISD are making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. The money they raised this year through their Coins4Kids drive will stay right here on the South Plains.