Playa Field Day set for Nov. 16

The latest edition of an educational Playa Field Day staged by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) will travel “below the Cap” on Tuesday, Nov.

Xcel gives winter tips on saving money

Xcel Energy is prepared for cold weather and is reminding customers they can also take steps to maintain a high level of comfort while saving on monthly bills.

Hegar announces publication of state annual cash report

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the publication of the State of Texas Annual Cash Report for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31. The report presents the state’s financial condition and details revenues and expenditures on a cash basis as required by Texas Government Code Section 403.

Medicare cuts scheduled by federal government

Texas Medicare patients could soon struggle to get a physician’s care if planned Medicare payment cuts take place on Jan. 1.

RES pumpkin contest big success

Richardson Elementary students (and parents) had great fun participating in the RES pumpkin contest. RES hosted the Story Book RES hosted the Story Book Character Pumpkin Contest and more than 150 pumpkins were entered in the contest.

USDA issuing $1.8B for ARC, PLC programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is in the process of issuing $1.8 billion in payments to agricultural producers who enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2020 crop year.

Deere, UAW negotiate possible labor agreement

Deere & Co. has reached a tentative six-year agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday, according to Reuters reports.