Levelland August building permits issued

A total of 248 building permits have been issued by the City of Levelland totaling roughly $26 million while 18 permits were issued during August totaling $10 million.Four single-family permits have been issued this year for a total of $825,000.

Hancock distributes city, county sales tax revenue

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will be sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 5.3 percent more than in September 2024.

Hockley Commissioners’ set regular meeting Mon.

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, September 15, in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.The regular meeting will begin at 9 a.m. beginning with: Read for approval the minutes for the regular meeting held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8,2025.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEY COUNTY Monday - Beef soft taco, spanish rice, broccoli, seasoned corn, mandarin oranges with whipped toppingTuesday - Chicken spaghetti, carrots, zucchini, bananas with vanilla pudding and wheat bread.

Whiteface council holds special meeting Sept. 11

The City Council of Whiteface , pursuant to Local Government Code 102.006, has called for a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, September 11, 2025, 6:30 P.M., at City Hall, 404 N Fillmore Street, Whiteface, Texas.

Cotton crop thrives with timely rains across the state

Despite some challenges, cotton production is expected to be better than average due to timely rains this season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports around the state. Ben McKnight, Ph.D.

Governor Abbott announces disaster unemployment extension for flood victims

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received federal approval to extend the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications relating to severe flooding that occurred over Fourth of July weekend.