May marks anniversary of 1970 Lubbock tornado

Last Monday marked the anniversary of one the deadliest tornadoes in Texas history – the 1970 Lubbock tornado.

US House in stalemate on housing act

The U.S. House is facing pressure to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply, increasing homeownership, and tackling affordability.

DPS increasing patrols ahead of Memorial Day

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American Enforcement Campaign ahead of Memorial Day.

NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Anton ISD welcomed its new Assistant Superintendent, Christopher Lopez. Lopez served as Texas Tech Principal Fellow, instructional coach, teacher and coach at Lubbock ISD from August 2012 to 2026. He most recently was the principal at Cavazos Middle School.

Drought continues to grip West Texas region

Moderate to extreme drought continues to grip the Texas South Plains and Panhandle in May with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) reporting 69% of the state experiencing drought conditions, compared to 75% the previous week, 69% three months ago, and 46% one year ago.

May declared National Wildfire Awareness Month

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public on reducing wildfire risks, creating defensible space, and preparing homes for fire season before it intensifies.

Capital Farm Credit launches FIELD Fund grant program

Capital Farm Credit is launching a new, holistic grant program aimed at supporting health and wellness, agriculture advocacy, educational initiatives, youth development, agricultural innovation, and community enrichment.

Data centers predicted to account for 10% of water use

Data centers could potentially account for up to 9% to 10% of Texas’ water use by 2040, according to a new white paper from The University of Texas at Austin that recommends greater transparency in the industry’s water use and better coordination among stakeholders to reduce the impact of data...

NCHA Days Oiler Circuit set for May 23-25

The Panhandle Cutting Horse Association is hosting the NCHA Days Oiler Circuit on May 23-25.The event highlights weekend cutting classes, including youth scholarship opportunities and a dedicated youth class and features $17,850 in added money, awards, fresh cattle and double circuit points.