Battling the spread of avian influenza

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird flu,” has rippled far beyond farms and impacted Americans of all walks of life.The current avian influenza outbreak affecting both commercial and backyard flocks began in the U.S. in early 2022.

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Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7 AMPCWhen I was in college, I taught the youth at the Assembly of God in the big city of Whiteface.

Xcel Energy cuts power as wildfire risk increases

The Texas Panhandle had numerous power outages due to high winds that consumed the Texas Panhandle and West Texas. Xcel Energy reported 238 outages affecting 20,511 people as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday.Restoration work was expected to begin around 5 p.m.

Lady Panthers beat Sands, 52-22, to win Bi-District Championship

The #8 ranked Whitharral Lady Panthers squared off against the Sands Lady Stangs in a Bi-District playoff basketball matchup at Tahoka High School this past Monday, resulting in the Lady Panthers getting a dominant 52-22 win to earn the Bi-District Championship.

Levelland City Council addresses big agenda

The City of Levelland City Council met on Monday evening for their regular meeting, a public hearing and discussions on zoning and a donated building.A public hearing was held regarding a zone change request for 838 CR 140 from a Single Family 2 District to Multi-Family 2 District.

Hockley Grand Jury indictments

The Hockley County grand jury convened on Feb.

Chief O’Bryon reports on service calls

Levelland Police Chief Erica O’Bryon provided a detailed report for the police department at the city council meeting this past Monday.

DHS, ICE funding expires

Funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and some of its subagencies expired this past Friday as Republicans and Democrats were still negotiating – including Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Though much of the federal government remains funded. DHS does not.