TFB signs 100th radio station

The Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network signed its 100th radio station, reaching the largest number of affiliates in the network’s 19-year history.

Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit set for Feb. 24-25

What are the major challenges in conserving groundwater in the Ogallala Aquifer region? What strategies are needed to help preserve this natural resource? What can be done to help sustain rural communities that depend upon irrigated agriculture for their local economy?

FUB announces ‘21 promotions

Plains Bancorp, Inc., holding company for First United Bank and Spirit Mortgage, announced the promotion of two employees on Tuesday. Phillip York, from Earth, was named an advisory director.

Scammers spoofing BBB phone number pose as Amazon

Scammers are using a main phone number for BBB Oakland, 866-411-2221 and claiming there was a fraudulent order, a problem with a credit card, an issue with a person’s account or any tactic that will fool people into giving up their personal information.

Swiftettes headed into playoffs

The Swiftettes ended their regular season of conference play with a big win over the Texline Lady Tornadoes, 88-7, and earned Nazareth another District Championship title. This will send the Swiftettes into the playoffs with a bye on the Bi-District round.

Swiftettes Win District

The Nazareth Swiftettes are starting their playoff run after going undefeated in conference play.

Texas Rent Relief program beginning

Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has launched the Texas Rent Relief Program — the first statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households throughout Texas.

King named Chair of House Committee

Speaker Dade Phelan released committee assignments for the 87th Legislature last week and Representative Ken King was named Chair of the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT), and was appointed to serve his fifth term on the House Committee on Public Education.