Levelland Council receives CO’s timeline recap, update

The Levelland City Council approved a handful of housekeeping items prior to receiving a Certificate of Obligation (CO) update.As a member of the Canadian River Municipal War Authority (CRMWA) the City of Levelland appoints two citizens to represent Levelland on the CRMWA Board of Directors.

Hockley Commissioners’ set regular meeting Mon.

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hockley County Courthouse.Agenda items set for the meeting include: Approve the minutes for the regular meetings held on July 28 at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

LISD School Board plans special meeting Wednesday

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees will be holding a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 5 p.m.

Millions in expected savings during Texas Sales Tax Holiday, August 8-10

(MIDLAND) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that Texas families are expected to save an estimated $133.2 million in state and local sales taxes during this year’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10.

Levelland Council sets regular meeting agenda

The Levelland City Council will be holding a regular meeting Monday, Aug. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Smyer Aldermen plan regular meeting agenda

The City of Smyer Board of Aldermen will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building located at 224 Lincoln.

Texas pushes proposal banning lobbyists for local governments, school districts

The Texas Senate advanced a proposal long sought by Republican lawmakers Wednesday aimed at diminishing the influence of local governments and school districts at the Capitol.

July job openings hit lowest levels since 2020

AUSTIN - NFIB’s July jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in July, down three points from June and the lowest level since December 2020, though still well above the monthly historical average of 25%.

LPP expansion for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge cut

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is withdrawing the final Land Protection Plan (LPP) for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The withdrawal of the LPP will ensure America’s lands continue to support energy development, agriculture production and our local economies.

Levelland City Council shares special agenda items

The Levelland City Council will be holding a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. at City Hall.The meeting will consist of a budget workshop.Additionally, City Staff will be holding a Levelland Listens event prior to the special meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.