Lubbock County Extension to host program on backyard poultry and cottage food production

Lubbock: The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lubbock County will host Homegrown & Homemade: Backyard Poultry and Cottage Food Production on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex, 1st Floor, 916 Main Street in Lubbock.

Finish the Ride 2026

The 2026 Finish the Ride will be the 15th Aaron Ross Scholarship Bike Ride. The event is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at Tulia High School. Registration and check in will be from 6:45AM7:45AM and will include McDonalds sausage biscuits and coffee.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said “…To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1). Paul identifies the church in Ephesus, synonymously as “saints,” and “the faithful,” and those “In Christ.

Tree Care Workshop

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hale County will present a Tree Care Workshop featuring Dr. Stephanie Adams, Extension Tree Specialist on July 7, 2026. The workshop will be held at 225 Broadway, Suite 6 in Plainview, Texas starting at 1:00PM.

Swisher County 4-H Activities

July 26:30PM - 3D Archery Practice at Swisher County Show Barns July 44:00PM-7:00PM - 4th of July Celebration at Tule Creek Park July 710:00AM - Record Books going to District due to the Extension Office July 8Summer Sewing Workshop #2 July 9D-2 4-H Record Book Judging in Lubbock July 114-H Rest...

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

* I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.* Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off NOW.* Tell me to ‘stuff it’ – I’m a taxidermist.* IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got.* Time is the best teacher; Unfortunately it kills all its students.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

Last week I went to the last of the summer league games. The boys’ team won every game that I attended. I am looking forward to their season. They have some really amazing players. I think this going to be a great year. They have some new players joining their team this year.

TULIA JUNIOR HIGH VIP

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Happy School Activities

July 6 State FFA Convention (Day 1/5) July 7 State FFA Convention (Day 2/5) July 8 State FFA Convention (Day 3/5) July 9 State FFA Convention (Day 4/5) July 10 State FFA Convention (Day 5/5) 8th Grade Student Council Kynlee Rodriguez, Catherine Moore, Eli Hernandez, Isa’Bella Cruz, Amy Ceniceros