USDA report shows milk production from 2023

USDA’s latest Milk Production report, released Friday, outlines the nation’s milk production through the end of 2024 Texas was the state with the greatest percentage increase in milk production for December at 7.5%, up from 1.378 pounds in December 2023.

Arrington introduces bill to reduce death tax

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act. This bipartisan legislation would cut the estate tax in half and provide tax relief to family-owned businesses.Currently, the estate tax – commonly known as the “Death Tax” is the highest tax rate in the U.S.

U.S. unemployment rate at 4.1%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment rates were higher in December in six states, lower in two states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

DSEC Youth Tour deadline Feb. 6

Deaf Smith Electric Coop (DSEC) is offering students an opportunity of winning an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.Winners are selected through a speech contest which will be held Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at DSEC headquarters in Hereford.

Amarillo shooter charged with murder

The Amarillo Police Department held a news conference today to provide details about a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.According to police, officers received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting outside Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon.

Finance committee begins state budget hearings

The Senate Finance Committee on Monday began the first in what will be weeks’worth of hearings on the budget for the 2026-2027 biennium.Committee and Senator Joan Huffman (Houston) unveiled the base proposal last week, which would appropriate $332.

Sheriff Rivera presents profiling report

Sheriff Sal Rivera met with the Castro County Commissioners Court on Jan. 13 to present the Castro County Sheriff’s Office Racial Profiling Report for 2024. A law enforcement agency must present a report to the governing body by March 1, 2025.

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Swiftettes beat Ladyhorns

The Nazareth Swiftettes on Tuesday defeated the Hart Ladyhorns, 82-8.The Swiftettes hit 31 of 49 2-point shots, four of 18 3-pointers, eight of 12 free throws, had 27 assists, 21 offensive rebounds, 18 defensive rebounds, five blocks, 41 deflections, 30 steals and seven fouls.