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DPS offers back to school safety tips

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year.

HHSC provides resources to Texans following flooding

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) continues to serve Texans impacted by the recent devastating flooding. HHSC is providing resources that include access to food and baby formula, mental health services and emergency grants for affected rural hospitals.

Hockley County emergency notification signups continue

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to stay informed and alerted in case of emergencies.Residents are encouraged to go to RUAWARE.US to register for Hockley County Alerts.

State sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in July

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024.The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.
TOTALLY GRAND – This past Friday, Total Wireless celebrated the grand opening of their Levelland store located on 207 College Avenue. Pictured from left to right are: Freddy Ruiz, Leslie Vizcarra, Zael Rodriguez, owners Isaac Hinojosa and Monica Villegas, Xavier Garza (back) Donna Wheeler, Lauren Batencourt and Mary Siders. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TOTALLY GRAND – This past Friday, Total Wireless celebrated the grand opening of their Levelland store located on 207 College Avenue. Pictured from left to right are: Freddy Ruiz, Leslie Vizcarra, Zael Rodriguez, owners Isaac Hinojosa and Monica Villegas, Xavier Garza (back) Donna Wheeler, Lauren Batencourt and Mary Siders. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TOTALLY GRAND

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
This past Friday, Total Wireless celebrated the grand opening of their Levelland store located on 207 College Avenue.

Triple digit heat ends the week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Temperatures are predicted to hit triple digits through the remainder of the week promping heat safety tips be shared from various safety agencies.Community members are encouraged to take measures to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.
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