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Financial support offered for producers, landowners

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners— providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs.
WORLD POLIO DAY - During Monday’s Levelland City Council meeting, Mayor Breann Buxkemper read a proclamation declaring October 24, 2024 World Polio Day as Rotory International has continued to fight against Polio. Pictured from left to right are Joe Cavasos, Bill Powell, Max Ledesma, Breann Buxkemper, Jaime McCabe, Phelps Bloom, Michael Stueart and James Fisher. (Photo courtesy of City of Levelland)

WORLD POLIO DAY - During Monday’s Levelland City Council meeting, Mayor Breann Buxkemper read a proclamation declaring October 24, 2024 World Polio Day as Rotory International has continued to fight against Polio. Pictured from left to right are Joe Cavasos, Bill Powell, Max Ledesma, Breann Buxkemper, Jaime McCabe, Phelps Bloom, Michael Stueart and James Fisher. (Photo courtesy of City of Levelland)

City of Levelland approves water meter agreement

The Levelland City Council held a regular meeting Monday evening and approved an agreement with Ameresco concerning water meters.In February, the city entered into a Project Development Agreement with Ameresco to conduct an Investment Grade Audit of the city’s water system.

Local early voting information

Early voting for the November 5 election began October 21 and will end November 1.Voting locations include: Hockley County Election Office, 911 Austin Street, Levelland. From Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Oct. 26, the office will be open from 7 a.m.

LPD investigates possible homicide

The Levelland Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of one man.Gregorio Nathaniel Mendieta was pronounced dead on the scene after officers responded to a call that a man was lying in the middle of the street just before 2 a.m. Sunday, October 20.
SKIP’S SALSA - Petticoats on the Prairie has become an anticipated event for surrounding community members as the vintage market draws numerous vendors. The event was held at the Mallet Event Center and Arena this past Friday and Saturday. Skip’s Salsa was a vendor at the event and pictured is Tami Potts and Angela Montiel. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

SKIP’S SALSA - Petticoats on the Prairie has become an anticipated event for surrounding community members as the vintage market draws numerous vendors. The event was held at the Mallet Event Center and Arena this past Friday and Saturday. Skip’s Salsa was a vendor at the event and pictured is Tami Potts and Angela Montiel. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

SKIP’S SALSA

Petticoats on the Prairie has become an anticipated event for surrounding community members as the vintage market draws numerous vendors. The event was held at the Mallet Event Center and Arena this past Friday and Saturday.
PETTICOAT FUN - Dumb Blonde Creations took part in the Petticoats on the Prairie fun this past weekend on Friday and Saturday, Pictured is Faith Ramirez enjoying her time at the event. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

PETTICOAT FUN - Dumb Blonde Creations took part in the Petticoats on the Prairie fun this past weekend on Friday and Saturday, Pictured is Faith Ramirez enjoying her time at the event. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

PETTICOAT FUN

Dumb Blonde Creations took part in the Petticoats on the Prairie fun this past weekend on Friday and Saturday, Pictured is Faith Ramirez enjoying her time at the event.