Levelland Council approves airport project amendment

During the Levelland City Council’s regular meeting Monday, the group approved an amendment for their planned airport project and also approved a resolution with SPCAA (South Plains Community Action Association).

Newest parks addition expected to boost communities quality of life

The City of Levelland opened the recently completed pickleball courts to the public after holding a grand opening Wednesday.

Texas IPM update covers crop reports

I have received reports of sorghum aphids being found in Lamb, Hockley, or Cochran Counties, but when I follow up, I have been finding everything but the sorghum aphid.I do not doubt they are out there but be careful in scouting and identifying the species.

Farmers, ranchers still need a farm bill

While Congress’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget package included $65.6 billion in investment in key farm programs, there’s still work to be done.Brian Glenn, director of Government Affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), said a key focus was on improving risk management programs.

Preventing pinkeye in cattle with fly control

The risk of pinkeye in cattle increases in the summer.Pinkeye is a common and costly infectious disease that affects herds across Texas and the nation.

Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities

Texas’ timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a silviculturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M Forest Service.

DEMOLITION WORK

A construction crew has began demolition of two houses at the intersection of Highway 114 and N. Sherman Avenue. Replacing those structures will be 7 Brew and Take 5.