ALYSSA DIZON

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Eric Herm knows he is part of an endangered species — he’s a young farmer.

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Campaign launched to educate public on conservation 03/02/11 - 1:16am

A partnership of various entities connected in the web of agriculture says it can keep the Texas High Plains crop production and economy growing strong for the future generations in spite of water supply concerns.

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Farm Bureau promotes agriculture, donates money to Ronald McDonald House 02/27/11 - 1:27am

The Lubbock County Farm Bureau concluded its annual weeklong agriculture awareness event on Friday with a donation and some shopping help benefitting the Ronald McDonald House.

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WTMPA continues deliberations on contract with energy firm 02/25/11 - 2:16am

After about two hours of executive session during a Wednesday board meeting, West Texas leaders and energy officials said several questions must be addressed before they can move forward on a project that could bring low-cost energy to the region.

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Snyder residents hope to restore old train depot, preserve the city's history 02/24/11 - 2:57am

SNYDER — The 1950s and 1960s represented a simpler, yet exciting time of growth and development for West Texas. It was a time when even young children could travel long trips by train safely without parental supervision — a time when the oil industry was booming.

South Plains students win big at San Antonio Stock Show 02/24/11 - 2:57am

Area FFA and 4-H students achieved several top awards at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, including a few grand and reserve champion titles.

Annual Food Check-Out Week kicks off this week 02/22/11 - 1:19am

The first of the year to about the latter half of February is the amount of time it takes the general American consumer to make enough money to buy groceries for the rest of the year, said a Lubbock County Farm Bureau spokesman.

Cotton industry discuss new concerns created by high cotton prices 02/21/11 - 1:08am

With cotton futures prices soaring to an all-time high of more than $2 per pound Friday, this may seem like a good way to kick off the 2011 growing season.

With cotton futures prices soaring to an all-time high of more than $2 per pound Friday, thismay seem like a good way to kick off the 2011 growing season. However, it can lead to serious issues and monetary shortfalls for the industry, said a West Texas cotton industry spokesman.

Health board cautions hunters about Tularemia 02/20/11 - 1:21am

The Lubbock Health Board on Friday discussed a disease found in feral hogs that is a potential health threat to residents, particularly hunters.

Two injured in plane crash are recovering 02/20/11 - 1:22am

Gery Anthony Franklin, 62, had a passion for flying airplanes simply for the sheer fun of it. He would invite his friends along to soar over the South Plains and revel at God’s creation, said his wife, Carrie.