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Chamber monthly schedule released

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce has listed several meetings for the month of January. The chamber will be closed January 1. The Chamber Board Meeting is slated for January 3, from11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Levelland City Department.
MONTHLY BLESSING - Pete Christy hosted his 96th Monthly Blessing Lunch last month at Levelland. LISD Board of Trustee Treva Potter states, “It is a blessing to hear man of faith who influence our youth. Thank you, Pete, for your tireless effort in promoting each student in the games they love.” Pictured is Pete Chrisy and Dr. Birdwell. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

MONTHLY BLESSING - Pete Christy hosted his 96th Monthly Blessing Lunch last month at Levelland. LISD Board of Trustee Treva Potter states, “It is a blessing to hear man of faith who influence our youth. Thank you, Pete, for your tireless effort in promoting each student in the games they love.” Pictured is Pete Chrisy and Dr. Birdwell. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

MONTHLY BLESSING

Managing pastures for winter

Wintertime is here, for good or for bad, and managing pasture with livestock can be tricky in the winter. You have some factors to consider during the winter, such as grazing management, forage quality, supplemental feeding, and planning for the future.

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

For many people, nothing can compare to the smell, look and ambience of a real Christmas tree. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle that ornamental piece of holiday tradition.

Home safety tips during freezing temperatures

As temperatures continue to fall during the Winter evenings, homeowners are encouraged to prepare their homes for possible freezing conditions. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, winter storms led to thousands of insurance claims and billions of dollars in damage.

2024 Primary Ballot By Mail applications open

The Hockley County Election Office is off and running for the planning of the 2024 Election Season. Election personnel reminds voters over 65 and voters with a disability who would like to vote by mail in 2024 will need to request and a complete a new Ballot By Mail application.

State sales tax sees slight increase for December

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.06 billion in December, 3.2% more more than in December 2022. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

Xcel Energy shares volunteer support

Xcel Energy employees, contractors and retirees, supported by the company’s Foundation, provided over $11 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in 2023 to support charitable organizations and causes.