Xcel Energy eyes major expansion as older power plants reach retirement

Xcel Energy is seeking proposals for a major expansion of its Texas-New Mexico power generating system as older power plants are retired in the coming years and electricity demand is forecast to increase to meet the needs of a growing regional economy.

Ruidoso Wildfire Relief Concert collaboration sees large turnout

Following the South Fork and Salt wildfires that burned through the New Mexico towns of Ruidoso, Alto, and Mescalero; The Flying J Ranch and Lubbock Christian University (LCU) collaborated to host a relief concert in Lubbock on July 1.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track moves remainder of 2024 racing schedule

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announced Sunday on their Facebook Page that Ruidoso Downs Race Track made an agreement with state racing officials and Downs of Albuquerque Owner Paul Blachard to move the remainder of the 2024 racing meet to Albuquerque.

Levelland Fire Report

7/17/2024 - DISPATCHED 1:17 P.M. - CLEARED 1:35 P.M. LEVELLAND Dispatch notified the LFD of a trash can on fire in the backyard of a residence located in the1500 block of Austin Street. Fire personnel arrived to the location and discovered a trash barrel on fire.

AG. Ken Paxton issues CrowdStrike scam warning

On Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Texans of potential scams following the widespread CrowdStrike service outage.Texans should be aware that bad actors can use cybersecurity incidents to take advantage of consumers.

PUCT addresses disconnection rules for Texans

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is reminding Texans of electric industry rules that protect consumers from disconnection due to financial difficulties or during extreme heat and require providers to offer bill payment assistance.

St. Paul Lutheran Church introduces BBR-12 meetings beginning July 25

St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Levelland, introduces “BBR-12”.

Levelland Ag Committee seeks Professional of the Year nominees

The Agriculture Committee of the Levelland Chamber of Commerce will honor their Ag Professional of the Year at the annual Hockley County Ag Producer Appreciation Shrimp Boil in September 2024.They are now seeking nominees until August 23.An application outlining qualifications can be found at www.

Texas in-person ID verification for unemployment benefits now available

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to offer statewide in-person identity (ID) verification for unemployment benefit claims.

...The elderly are people too...

Genesis 7: 11 “ In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.”The American population is growing older.