Lefors News

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples can earn every nickel of his salary if he is able to figure out how to stop the population bleeding throughout rural West Texas.

The Pampa City Commission will consider on second and final reading three ordinances Tuesday afternoon during their regular meeting.

“Child nutrition professionals are essential in the fight against childhood obesity.”

A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 bans smoking in most public places in Fort Worth. via Cleburne Times-Review

CBS 7 News Staff March 19, 2008 Austin, Texas - The Big Spring Superintendent got the chance to tell his side of the story yesterday. via KOSA

It was a busy weekend for the Pampa Police Department. They are investigating two unrelated shootings that happened there over the weekend. via KVII-TV Amarillo

“That first drink is going to feel therapeutic”

Emma Long is having her 24th birthday today. She will celebrate with family and friends, including her great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, in a small gathering at her Austin home. via Austin American-Statesman

CBS 7 News Staff January 17, 2008 Big Spring Texas - The Big Spring School Board is meeting tonight. via KOSA

Mike Barker CBS 7 News January 10, 2008 Big Spring, Texas - The Big Spring School Board meets this evening to decide what to do after a former student accuses the superintendent of sexual misconduct. via KOSA

But, Michael Downes may sue his accusers. A woman claiming to be a former student says Downes had sexual contact with students while teaching in Lefors, Texas in 1989. via KOSA

“All these things happened when I was a kid. The adults that were supposed to do something about it didn't. That's not my fault. ... I don't want to be a victim anymore. I don't want the other girls to feel like victims anymore”

Big Spring ISD trustees will consider taking action today on a complaint concerning Superintendent Michael Downes' performance and conduct his evaluation. via MyWestTexas.com

After writing a recent column on salt, I found an amazing story of a natural salt-producing lake near El Paso. via Amarillo.com