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AgriLife to host Southwest Dairy Day

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Full Circle Jersey Dairy will host Southwest Dairy Day on Sept. 2 in Dalhart.The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with dairy tours conducted between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Texas producers get emergency exemption to battle mealybugs

Texas producers get emergency exemption to battle mealybugs

Texas producers get emergency exemption to battle mealybugs

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Texas farmers and ranchers now have a tool to manage pasture mealybug after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted an emergency exemption for the use of Centric 40WG insecticide, according to Texas Farm Bureau.

County Commissioners Court to meet Aug. 24

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will hold its regular meeting on Aug. 24.Commissioners are expected to take necessary action to approve the Hockley County Juvenile Board annual certification request for the expenditure of county funds for FY 2027.

City Council approves ordinances

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
The City of Levelland city council met this past Monday to discuss and act on numerous ordinances and resolutions as well as discuss the board appointment process.Prior to the start of the meeting, the Centennial Mosaic was dedicated at City Hall.
CENTENNIAL MOSAIC - Mayor Breann Buxkemper was joined by city administration, Chamber of Commerce and residents to dedicated the Levelland Centennial Mosaic in celebration of Levelland’s 100th birthday. Buxkemper read a proclamtion in recognition of the event and special year.

CENTENNIAL MOSAIC - Mayor Breann Buxkemper was joined by city administration, Chamber of Commerce and residents to dedicated the Levelland Centennial Mosaic in celebration of Levelland’s 100th birthday. Buxkemper read a proclamtion in recognition of the event and special year.

Fisher announces retirement as city manager in February

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Levelland City Manager James Fisher announced his upcoming retirement effective Feb. 1, 2027.Fisher began his tenure with the City of Levelland on Oct. 1, 2023.“Every city has something special about them that make them unique,” said Fisher.

Huffines to review school spending

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced he will launch a detailed review of select school districts to ensure they are spending taxpayer funds responsibly following a formal request from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Whiteface Seniors – Seniors at Whiteface High School gathered to kick off their final year and enjoy the beginnings of a least chapter in public school with fun, activities and and achievement that will highlight the transition to young adulthood.

Whiteface Seniors – Seniors at Whiteface High School gathered to kick off their final year and enjoy the beginnings of a least chapter in public school with fun, activities and and achievement that will highlight the transition to young adulthood.

Whiteface High School Senior Sunrise

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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