The Smyer Marching Band advance to the Area competition after competing at the UIL Region 16 Marching Band Contest this past Saturday.

- Silver Fire Goat Milk Soaps was seen at the Petticoats on the Prairie held at the Mallet Event Center and Arena held on Friday and Saturday. It was on of the many vendors selling their homemade goods and crafts. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Each year South Plains College Biology department captures, tags, and releases monarch butterflies as they make their annual fall migration. Mark Lee ‘s Zoology class led the initiative this year. Monarchs roost in pines as they migrate making the front lawn of SPC an excellent place to log data during the Monarch Watch and tagging the monarchs helps show the pathways and journey. (Photo courtesy of SPC)

- The LHS Band Directors share that the Lobo Band brought home a 1st division. Mr. Cason says, 'They marched extremely well. Our Seniors provided some great inspiration! We are extremely proud of their hard work and we look forward to presenting our show at Area competition next Saturday in Abilene.' (Photo courtesy of LISD)

Michelle Kizzek was seen doing her booth for her company Violas Vittles at the Petticoats on the Prairie event held on Friday and Saturday at the Mallet Event and Arena. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

AgriLife Extension - Texas A & M Agrilife Extension had the game wardens come out and talk to students about the importance environmental laws. (Staff photo by Lynda Work)

AG AWARENESS - AgriLife Extension expressed the importance of Ag Awareness for students. (Staff photo by Lynda Work)