Saving Our Aquifer Field Day set for Oct. 13

Mike Carter, director of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, Lafayette, Colorado, will highlight a panel of speakers at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons. The event will be held Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center near Floydada.

Sales tax revenue up 17.2%

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in September, 17.2 percent more than in September 2021. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

Hawley proposes legislation allowing states to deport illegal immigrants

Legislation will be introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley from Missouri to grant state officials the right to enforce federal immigration law allowing states to deport illegal immigrants.

Wedding shower honors Luckau, Walton

A wedding shower was held to honor Katelynn Luckau and Gabriel Walton at the beautiful home of Kendra Cantrell on Saturday, Sept. 24. The serving table was adorned with beautiful fall glass pumpkins and crystal accents.

Abbott deploys Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian to support a request by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Vaccine mandates to be challenged in SCOTUS

The highest court in the nation will consider NYC Detective Anthony Marciano’s challenge to the vaccine mandate after Justice Clarence Thomas granted the request.

Lubbock detention officer arrested after sting operation

A Lubbock County Detention Center officer was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, specifically fentanyl.

USDA seeks input for grant program

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Bed bugs shut down Amarillo Amazon center

The Amazon fulfillment center in Amarillo has been closed due to reported bed bugs. According to an Amazon spokesperson, the site has been temporarily closed after identifying the presence of bed bugs in the building.