New state law streamlining metal license plate process begins July 1

Texans will soon experience a more streamlined process for receiving metal license plates when they purchase a car from a dealer, thanks to a new state law.

Smyer Alderman set regular meeting Tues.

The Smyer Board of Alderman will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday, June 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building located at 224 Lincoln in Smyer.

Levelland ZBA announces public hearing Tuesday

The City of Levelland Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) will be holding a public hearing Tuesday, June 10, beginning at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.The Board will consider a request for a variance on a car port for 310 Pine Street.

Sundown City Council plans regular meeting

The Sundown City Council will be holding a regular meeting June 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at City Hall.

Wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session

There were big wins for rural Texas this legislative session as lawmakers dedicated more funding to health care, struggling farmers and emergency management.

Xcel Energy announces annual sustainability report results, shares community committments

Xcel Energy is powering even more of the economy as it continues to reduce the carbon emissions from its operations, the company announced in its 20th annual Sustainability Report this past week.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed civil cases in the 286 th District Court:Unifund CCR LLC v. Lydia Nelson, default judgments, all other civil cases.Ericka Alicia Buchanek v. Scott David Buchanek, final judgment, non-jury, divorce. Pennymac Loan Services LLC v.

SPARTAN Transportation launch new services

Starting June 9, SPARTAN passengers in Levelland and Plainview can request rides on demand through the QRyde app, similar to the UBER/Lyft service.This news services offers riders flexibility for appointments, shopping trips and other travel needs.

SPC announces Explore the Arts Camp, July 7–10

Kids ages 5 to 17 are invited to participate in South Plains College’s Explore the Arts Camp from July 7–10 on the Levelland campus.Hands-on activities will take place in different parts of the Creative Arts and Fine Arts Buildings.

Bill’s Backpacks set June food donations

Bill’s Backpack continues to take food and monetary donations.June items are: SpaghettiOs w/pop top .