MLK holiday business closures announced

In Levelland, Texas, all non-essential government offices, post offices, and banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, which is a federal and state holiday. Most private businesses, including retail stores and restaurants, typically remain open.

Paxton launches investigation of grocery chains using pesticides

Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a statewide investigation into major grocery chains that spray organic fruits and vegetables with pesticides in-store but fail to disclose this practice to consumers.

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HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday - Ham and beans, cornbread, spinach and margarine, seasoned corn, orange pineapple cup, country apple crisp and low fat milk.Tuesday - Taco salad, refried beans, spanish rice, broccoli and cauliflower salad, corn tortilla and apricot halves.

Texas Department of Agriculture warns of unsolicited unidentified seeds arriving

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) urged Texans to remain vigilant as unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds continue to arrive at their doorsteps.

Lubbock adds new Safe Haven Baby Boxes

Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains region now have multiple Safe Haven Baby Boxes for the surrender and protection of newborn infants.

Join Us In Prayer

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16One of the most uncomfortable things is to walk into a room and feel like you do not belong.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum future in question

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is at risk of closing its doors, risking the future of more than 2 million historical artifacts.

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.

LISD to relocate LMS 5thgrade to elementary schools

Levelland ISD announced it will be relocating Levelland Middle School fifth-grade students to South and Capitol Elementary beginning in Fall 2026.

USDA releases new dietary guidelines

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the New Dietary Guidelines of Americans, focusing on a diet of “real food.