Another Day With Dom!

We are currently in the middle of a busy time for us at the News-Press with various events we cover, but that is not limited to the general election slated for May. I want to congratulate everyone who has put their name on the ballot for the respective position they are seeking.

TxDOT urges Texans to join fight against human trafficking

TxDOT is raising awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and working with other state agencies to help stop this horrific crime.

USDA Rreopens signup for continuous CRP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup on Jan. 12, 2024.

Programs Receive 2018 Farm Bill extension, Farmers can enroll for the 2024 crop year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year.

LPD joins advanced active shooter training

Levelland Police Department Officers completed an Advanced-Active Shooter Incident Management course this past weekend that was hosted by the Lubbock Police Department.

Levelland municipal court prepares for busy year

It’s been a busy year for City of Levelland Municipal Court Judge Shawn Wilson as the department is getting ready to hold hearings. “I am always encouraging citizens to push their cases to trial if they feel the need to argue the ticket,” said Wilson.

Commissioners’ Court sets meeting

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a special meeting Monday, January 22, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Hockley County Courthouse. Agenda items for the meeting are as follows: Read for approval the minutes of the regular meeting held at 9 a.m.

City Council sets meeting Monday

The City of Levelland will be holding a regular meeting Monday, January 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Levelland council member announces bid for mayor

Breann Buxkemper, current city council for District C and Mayor Pro-Tem, has announced her candidacy for the mayor of Levelland. Buxkemper became a city council member in September 2018. She is in her third term serving the City of Levelland.