...We all have one...

Kirshner, my backyard squirrel, has gathered all his necessary foods for winter. I know his nest must be full of tasty morsels, which he gathered when the weather was warmer. He knew he would need his stash of goodies when winter arrived.

...My hope chest...

I inherited my Aunt Helen’s cedar hope chest. I don’t know when or where she acquired it, but I know she outlived three husbands. I suspect it once held dishes, sheets, towels or bridal trousseau—traditional items stashed away by hopeful bridesto- be.

Farmers, ranchers advocate for agriculture at state Capitol

Conversations about the right to farm and ranch, funding for Texas water, and farm and ranch land conservation echoed through the halls and offices at the state Capitol as Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) members met with state lawmakers in February.

Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring season

As warmer weather approaches, many livestock producers across the state are set to begin preparations for birthing season for several ruminant species.

Capital Farm Credit begins outreach grant program applications process

Capital Farm Credit is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Community Outreach Grant Program for 4-H and FFA students throughout Texas.Capital Farm Credit continues to help make youth service projects a reality.

Levelland Animal Shelter updates adoption process

Changes are happening at the Levelland Animal Shelter in the hopes of bringing more of a positive impact for everyone involved including the animals.In early February, Levelland Police Chief Erica O’Bryon brought on Macie Cole as the animal control manager.

Texas Senate approves proposal focusing on teacher raises

The Texas Senate approved priority school funding legislation Wednesday that would provide pay raises to teachers based on years of experience, expand a state program that offers raises to instructors based on student performance and allow educators to enroll their children in pre-K free of charge.

HCSO Report

2/19/25 - 10:06 P.M. - ANTONDeputies were dispatched to Main Street in Anton in reference to criminal trespass.2/17/25 - 12:55 P.M. - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTERDeputies were dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center regarding fraud.2/13/25 - 7:01 P.M.