St. Michael’s holds 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration Dec. 6

St. Michael Catholic Church will celebrate 75 years of faith, hope and gratitude in a 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration Saturday, Dec. 6 at its location at 316 E. Washington.The anniversary activities will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. with the Most Rev. Robert M.

Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 4

The Levelland Main Street Program, Levelland Marigolds and SPC Student Relations announced the return of “Unwrapped: Festival of Lights – Christmas on the Square” holiday celebration set for Dec. 4.The event will begin at 6 p.m. at South Plains College where Dr. Robin Statterwhite, Santa and Mrs.

Texas Comptroller updates franchise tax depreciation rules

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced an immediate update to the agency’s interpretation of Texas franchise tax depreciation rules, allowing Texas businesses to take advantage of bonus depreciation authorized by the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.

Bill’s Backpacks sets December food item

Bill’s Backpack of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to stock the pantry prior to Christmas break Food item for the month of December will be pudding cups.

Are there better times to purchase big-ticket items?

Consumers know that advice is never hard to come by when purchasing expensive items. A beloved uncle might insist he knows which time of year to purchase a new car, while a coworker might claim to have the scoop on when to buy a new couch.

Texas adds ID restrictions to registrations, renewals

New ID restrictions that went into effect on Nov. 18 could make it more difficult for undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DVM) is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals.

Abbott demands action on Mexico’s water treaty violation

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have demanded Mexico immediately address their failure to meet the minimum delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.

New state laws to take effect on Jan. 1

Several new Texas laws will take effect in the upcoming year and will be effective on Jan. 1, 2026.The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), which creates a regulatory framework for AI and prohibits its use for certain purposes.

SPC replaces Gala with Monte Carlo night

South Plains College announced the Spring 2026 fundraising event will be a Monte Carlo night, featuring games, food and live performances that will bring the community together to support SPC student scholarships.