Emergency Sales Tax holiday begins April 26, ends April 28

Texans can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 28.

...A step in the right direction..

Have you ever thought about how one decision could alter the course of your life and many others? Let me tell you how my decision to attend a ladies' meeting made an eternal difference.The morning teaching ended, but who was that lady who remained in the corner of the conference room?

...A tale of grace: the painter's masterpiece...

In a small, quaint village nestled between rolling hills and tranquil rivers, there lived an enigmatic painter named Elias. His talent was unparalleled, and his paintings were the pride of the village. Despite his fame, Elias was a humble man who lived a simple life in his modest cottage.

...God Is faithful...

A few years ago, a member of the church I attend introduced me to a young woman who needed somewhere to stay in the city where I live. She had started to come to the church a few weeks before our introduction. I took her into my home because I had the space to assist her.

...A forever family...

Pam and Charley were highschool sweethearts. They married after graduation, had their first child a year later, followed by twins before their first reached his second birthday.Charley worked at a lumber yard and Pam stayed home with the children. Neither of them had faith.

Anton Cemetery Association fundraiser luncheon set Sunday

The Anton Cemetery Association will host a fundraiser luncheon at 11 a.m. until food is sold out on Sunday, April 27.The luncheon will be held at the Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ Activity Center, 401 Lawrence St., Anton.The meal will include a hamburger, chips and a drink for $10 per plate.

Hockley, Texas Soil & Water celebrates stewardship week

Hockley County Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with the Texas State Soil ans Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to Highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week abd the importance of Voluntary land stewardship in Texas.

Available grants for Texas Ag mechanic educators

Ten agricultural mechanics and metal technologies educators will be awarded grants this year through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Ag Mechanics Grant Program.The $2,500 grants will provide the educators additional resources to increase their students’ skills.

Reminders when finding orphaned wildlife

While enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer, you’ll likely encounter young wildlife. Although it may be tempting to help a lone baby animal, experts warn intervening can often do more harm than good — and may be illegal.Ashley Long, Ph.D.

Texas DSHS provides South Plains measles cases update

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of April 22, 624 cases have been identified since late January. This is an increase of 27 since the April 18 update.