Wheat production, prices down with options available

Wheat producers are in a tough position due to drought right now, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.However, there are options available that could improve their bottom line.

USDA releases prospective plantings report

A report was released by the USDA containing the results from the March Agricultural Survey which was conducted during the first two weeks of March 2025.The estimates provided in this report are intended to reflect grower intentions as of the survey period.

Texas Farm Bureau commends announcement of Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening following today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) to provide relief for farmers who suffered economic losses in the 2024 crop year.

Levelland Fire Report

3/25/25 - 6 P.M. - HOCKLEY COUNTYLFD units were dispatched to the intersection of Juneau Road and America Road in reference to a small grass fire. The responding units located and extinguished the fire.3/25/25 - 11 P.M.

Levelland Police Report

3/26/25 - 1600 block of Grant Street - 9:02 P.M.Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to disturbance.3/26/25 - 500 block of Avenue EAn officer was dispatched to the area in regard to a reported disturbance.3/25/25 - 1200 block of Avenue A - 5:33 A.M.

AISD provides information ahead of bond election

Anton residents will be asked to cast their vote in a bond election for Anton ISD (AISD) during the May 3 General Election.

Levelland City Council plans special meeting

The Levelland City Council will be holding a special meeting Wednesday, April 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall.The meeting will consist of one item: Discussion with Parkhill engineers regarding construction bids received for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project.

Gov. Abbott launches NARCAN Locator Map alongside statewide 'One Pill Kills' Campaign

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an online interactive map by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that pinpoints where Texans can acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN) as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday- Ham & beans, cornbread, spinach, seasoned corn, orange pineapple cup and country apple crispTuesday- Spaghetti with meatballs, seasoned spinach, whole wheat roll with margarine, honeydew melonWednesday- Beef enchilada, borracho beans, spanish rice, coleslaw, cornbread,...

ABC Pro Rodeo ribbon cutting

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the ribbon cutting for the ABC Pro Rodeo.The ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, at the back of the Mallet Event Center parking lot near the Expo Hall garage located at 2320 US385.