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What consumers can do to support local farmers

What consumers can do to support local farmers

What consumers can do to support local farmers

A strong agricultural sector is vital to a healthy economy. Turbulence has affected local and national economies in recent years, and the global economy has endured its own ups and downs during that span.
The Levelland FFA Chapter Livestock Show was held this past weekend to give school and local exhibitors a jumpstart in the show pen before the Hockley County Junior Stock Show this coming week. Charley King is shown winning the Grand Champion Lamb. Come out to Mallet Event Center to see all the local livestock exhibitors beginning on Tuesday. (Levelland FFA photo)

The Levelland FFA Chapter Livestock Show was held this past weekend to give school and local exhibitors a jumpstart in the show pen before the Hockley County Junior Stock Show this coming week. Charley King is shown winning the Grand Champion Lamb. Come out to Mallet Event Center to see all the local livestock exhibitors beginning on Tuesday. (Levelland FFA photo)

Levelland FFA gears up for show season

As stock show season gets underway, organizations like Levelland FFA are holding chapter livestock shows to jumpstart a busy upcoming season at the majors in Texas.

Hockley Stock Show kicks off Jan. 20

The Hockley County Junior Livestock Show will get underway next Tuesday at Mallet Event Center, promising four days of youth exhibitors presenting the best goats, lambs, swine, rabbits and cattle the county has to offer.
Construction on the new Whataburger is underway with the new business expected to open in February. (Staff photo)

Construction on the new Whataburger is underway with the new business expected to open in February. (Staff photo)

Planning and Zoning to consider rezoning CR 838

The City of Levelland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.The commission is expected to consider and recommend rezoning CR 838 from SF-2 to B-2 Zone. Upon recommendation, the rezoning willbe taken to the Levelland City Council for approval.

AES blasting wind turbines in Taylor County

Wind energy company Aeolus Energy Services (AES) is in the process of removing nearly 300 windmills from a property in southwest Taylor County after county commissioners declined to renew a longstanding tax abatement.