Predatory lenders received millions in subsidies

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds are part of a federal program created through the CARES Act to help small businesses stay afloat and keep their workforce employed during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA borrowers may be eligible for relief

The Biden administration announced a temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures of farmers who borrowed money from the USDA and are in financial distress.

Texas rural telephone companies sue Public Utility Commission

Almost 50 rural Texas telephone cooperatives and companies have filed a lawsuit against the Public Utility Commission of Texas, accusing the state regulatory agency of illegally withholding universal service fund (“USF”) revenues crucial to maintaining the statewide telecommunications network in...

Abbott delivers State of the State

In his biennial State of the State speech Monday, Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Texas is “brimming with promise” as it seeks to turn the corner on the virus and return to economic dominance.

We've Got The Power

The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting Team is well on its way to qualifying for the Regional meet after winning both the Dimmitt Invitational and Bobcat Bash.

Food prices highest in nine years

Grocery prices rose by 3.5 percent during 2020, the largest increase since prices rose 4.8 percent in 2011, according to a USDA statement Monday. Beef led the parade of pandemic price increases, up by 9.6 percent for the year, followed by pork, up 6.3 percent, and poultry, up by 5.6 percent.