New data from the Texas Workforce Commission show that Texas upstream oil and natural gas employment expanded by 1,600 jobs in May, continuing a recovery that began last October.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on June 10, 2021, at 9:00

a.m. by Chairman, Donald Oswald. Robertson opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in attendance:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the May 27, 2021 minutes as

presented. Motion carried.

Palm oil is everywhere today: in food, soap, lipstick, even newspaper ink. IThe world uses more palm oil than any other vegetable oil – over 73 million tons in 2020.

From the 134-year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado.

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.

Bob Garver takes a look at three recent releases: "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway," and "Cruella."

May 2021 United States livestock slaughter report highlights from the USDA.

May 2021 Colorado and United States cattle on feed report from the USDA.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a trio of tax bills into law this week.