Huffines distributes $1.4B in sales tax allocations

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to increased sales tax revenue as local governments will receive $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for August, 13.6% more than in August 2025.

Oil companies score windfall profits

President Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has drawn criticism for those who say that his policies were designed to benefit oil companies.

SPC regents hear numerous reports

The South Plains College board of regents met on Thursday to hear reports from academic, student affairs, institutional advancement, business, the vice president and president of the college.The Fall enrollment numbers as of Aug. 13 are 8,118 duplicated and 10,526 unduplicated.

Ropesville VFD new home under construction

Ropesville VFD - Construction of the new home for the Ropesville VFD recently got underway with concrete being poured for the foundation. The new station will be located at Main Street and Ellington Avenue.

Agriculture Act fails in Senate committee

The Agriculture Act of 2026 failed on Aug. 6, after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry was unable to come to an agreement on moving the farm bill forward after a more than four-hour debate.

Tips for managing prescription medications

According to the National Institutes of Health, the average older adult takes approximately four prescription medications every day, with 40% of adults age 65 and older taking five daily medications.

Fruits, vegetables recommendations for school-aged kids

Growing bodies require lots of TLC so kids grow up to become healthy adults.

SpaceX semiconductor fab project underway

Governor Greg Abbott announced SpaceX will be constructing a vertically integrated semiconductor fabrication plant dubbed the Terafab project in Grimes County.The first phase of the project represents a “capital investment” of more than $16.8 billion and will reportedly create 3,000 new jobs.