Secretary of Agriculture issues 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum and letter directing the U.S.

Young Texan Ambassador program now accepting applications

Keep Texas Beautiful is now accepting applications for its Young Texan Ambassador program. Texans ages from 15 to 25, are invited to get involved in improving their local communities.

New elections office in Levelland renovated

A new elections office in Levelland is currently under construction. The new building will be located at 710 Avenue H, serving a dual purpose for residents across the county as an early voting location and a polling place on Election Day.

Levelland City Council orders demolition of five unsafe properties

The Levelland City Council declared five properties in Levelland dangerous, unfit for acceptable living conditions, and as public nuisances following a public hearing at its April 20 meeting.

Abbott, HHSC announce rural hospital funding

Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $99 million in federal funding available to rural hospitals.As part of the Rural Texas Strong plan, the grant opportunity will help health care providers recruit and retain workers.

State rolls out authorization system for commercial AMVs

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is accepting applications for an authorization to commercially operate automated motor vehicles ahead of statewide enforcement of new regulations beginning May 28.

NFL draft inducts nine Texas Tech players

Texas Tech had nine of its football players inducted through the NFL draft, including star defensive end David Bailey and quarterback Behren Morton.Texas Tech tied for third place in colleges that had the most players drafted, breaking the previous school record of six, back in 2015.

USDA cancels Texas farm grant

A Texas farm grant worth $7.5 million was canceled recently as the USDA terminated it as part of the administration’s broader effort to eliminate DEI programs, citing the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (ILCMA) as wasteful spending.

City Council accepting applications for District B seat

The Levelland City Council is seeking applicants for the council seat representing District B.That seat has been vacant since the passing of Council Member Max Ledesma in March. District B is primarily in the northwest area of Levelland.Potential applicants must be qualified voters in District B.