State rolls out authorization system for commercial AMVs

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is accepting applications for an authorization to commercially operate automated motor vehicles ahead of statewide enforcement of new regulations beginning May 28.

NFL draft inducts nine Texas Tech players

Texas Tech had nine of its football players inducted through the NFL draft, including star defensive end David Bailey and quarterback Behren Morton.Texas Tech tied for third place in colleges that had the most players drafted, breaking the previous school record of six, back in 2015.

USDA cancels Texas farm grant

A Texas farm grant worth $7.5 million was canceled recently as the USDA terminated it as part of the administration’s broader effort to eliminate DEI programs, citing the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (ILCMA) as wasteful spending.

City Council accepting applications for District B seat

The Levelland City Council is seeking applicants for the council seat representing District B.That seat has been vacant since the passing of Council Member Max Ledesma in March. District B is primarily in the northwest area of Levelland.Potential applicants must be qualified voters in District B.

City reports 23 building permits for March

The City of Levelland Building Permit and Inspection Department reported 23 permits for March.Lobo Laser Wash, certificate of occupancy.Castillo Construction, residential carport.Jon Caden Crenshaw, demolition, single family attachment.Andrus Brothers Roofing, residential roofing.

Comptroller’s office sends out first school voucher notices

(The Texas Tribune) The comptroller’s office started notifying parents on April 22 about whether they can participate in Texas’ voucher program.More than 42,600 students will receive award notices through April 24, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said in a statement.

SPC presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

South Plains College Theatre students will perform Little Shop of Horrors at the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater on the Levelland campus. The free show will start at 7:30 p.m. each day from April 29 to May 2. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

Electric vehicle sales decline in Texas

The transition from gaspowered cars to electric vehicles has faced challenges for drivers who may not want to switch. Popular EV models, such as Tesla's, have been on the market for years, and Tesla’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, said “the future is fully electric,” in an interview with Inc.

Elections set for Levelland

The Levelland City Council General and Special Election is set for May 2 Polling location is at the Hockley County Tax Office at 624 Avenue H. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Voters of District A will be choosing a city council member to represent that district.