Penny shortage affecting sales tax collection

The last batch of newly minted pennies is expected to enter circulation in early 2026, with the government ending production of the coin in May 2025, and many retailers are feeling the heat from customers who don’t understand why $4.73 becomes $4.75.

Hancock reports $4.3B in sales tax revenue

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock on Monday released the state’s total sales tax revenue for December 2025.According to the report, the overall sales tax revenue for the month totaled $4.3 billion, 5.7% more than in December 2024.

Trump issues more threats of takeover

President Trump levied a barrage of new threats against various countries, including Greenland, following his military operation in Venezuela.Trump indicated the U.S.

Candidates bio invitation

For candidates running for LOCAL Hockley County or City of Levelland positions in government or city council, the Levelland News invites those people to submit a bio and a photograph.Biographies will be limited to 300 to 400 words and the photo should be a clear head shot.

Texas state health officials propose higher licensing fees for hemp

Texas state health officials have proposed raising licensing fees by as much as 13,000% for some hemp businesses.

Anthrax confirmed near Silverton

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed anthrax in a Briscoe County steer in late December.The infected animal was on now-quarantined property 4 miles north of Silverton.The disease can infect humans and animals and has been found in the Panhandle before, but it is more common downstate.

TexPREP taking applications for summer program

Texas Tech University is offering TexPREP Levelland, a summer program designed for sixth through 11th grade students sponsored by TTU Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

STEER WINNER

STEER WINNER -Whitharral FFA Copper Popelka competed at the Tee & Jo Knox Hereford Steer Show and won Reserve Champion this past weekend.

Easy Homemade Chili

Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 (14.

Texas gives voter rolls to U.S. Justice Department

Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.