Water shortages, loss of agricultural land, regulatory overreach and foreign ownership continue to put pressure on Texas farmers and ranchers. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) State Legislative Director ...

As storm season continues for much of the region, Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to ...

During the South Plains College (SPC) Board of Regents meeting Thursday, the group discussed current and future projects for the college. SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite provided his usual report ...

PERFECTING THE DOUBLE PLAY – Jenesis King worked on her fielding and throwing skills at second base at the Loboette Softball during their annual summer clinic on May 29. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum ...

Jan Lyons of Manhattan, Kansas, has been selected as the 2025 National Golden Spur Award recipient for her contributions to the ranching and livestock industries. Lyons will receive the National ...

The Smyer Board of Alderman will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday, June 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building located at 224 Lincoln in Smyer. Agenda items set for the ...

A Texas House committee on Monday approved a revised package of legislation to require judges to deny bail to some criminal defendants, signaling that lawmakers may be nearing a deal to finally pass ...

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees have started their superintendent search beginning with announcing David Foote as interim superintendent. Levelland ISD Board of Trustee President Carrie Ellis ...

The Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Young Texan Ambassador (YTA) program supports the next generation of community and environmental leaders. Applications are now open for the Young Texan Ambassador ...

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas. As of May 20, 722 cases have been identified since late January.

The Sundown City Council continued their discussion regarding the City’s water meter project and the junk vehicleordinance enforcement during their monthly meeting. The Council talked to Matt Sullivan ...

Anthony Gaines Riley, Jr, of Levelland, passed away on September 29, 2023, in Levelland, Texas. Tony as he was known to family and friends, was born to Anthony Gaines Riley, Sr. and Ruth Moore Riley ...