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Texas labor market hits new record

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
The Texas labor market achieved a new record-high level for jobs and the civilian labor force in August.Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,239,200 after 78,000 jobs were added over the month.Texas added 302,400 jobs from August 2023 to August 2024.

DPS focuses on child passenger safety awareness

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which ran Sept. 15-20, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to educate themselves on the best child safety seat practices in order to keep the state’s youngest passengers safe on the road.

Levelland Fire Report

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
9/18/24 - DISPATCHED 8:22 A.M. - CLEARED 8:51 P.M. LEVELLAND The Levelland Fire Department received a call from the HCSO to help with opening a rear hatch on a HCSO wrecked tahoe near the 1800 block of W. Highway 114.9/17/24 - DISPATCHED 6:45 P.M. - CLEARED 7 P.M.
LIFE SKILLS-- Local LHS LOC students have been getting on-thejob training while working at the Salvation Army. LHS Life Skills Coordinator Kristy Scoggins says, 'They are learning how to run a retail business while sorting clothes and other items, hanging and folding clothes, cleaning items before putting them out for purchase, and pricing techniques. Pictured are Dylan Pope, Ryan Salazar, and Isidro Guzman. (photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks).

LIFE SKILLS-- Local LHS LOC students have been getting on-thejob training while working at the Salvation Army. LHS Life Skills Coordinator Kristy Scoggins says, 'They are learning how to run a retail business while sorting clothes and other items, hanging and folding clothes, cleaning items before putting them out for purchase, and pricing techniques. Pictured are Dylan Pope, Ryan Salazar, and Isidro Guzman. (photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks).

Voter registration deadline Oct. 7

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024, is the deadline to register to vote for the November 5, 2024 General Election.Hockley County residents who are not currently registered to vote and wish to vote in any of the elections must file their paper work in the in the Hockley County Elections Office by 5 p.m.

Las Fidelis begins 2024-25 Club Year

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Members of Las Fidelis Study Club met September 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church for a President’s Brunch, provided by hostesses Fredda Schooler and Club President, Sandra Stephenson.
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