Smyer Aldermen plan regular meeting agenda

The City of Smyer Board of Aldermen will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building located at 224 Lincoln.

Texas pushes proposal banning lobbyists for local governments, school districts

The Texas Senate advanced a proposal long sought by Republican lawmakers Wednesday aimed at diminishing the influence of local governments and school districts at the Capitol.

July job openings hit lowest levels since 2020

AUSTIN - NFIB’s July jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in July, down three points from June and the lowest level since December 2020, though still well above the monthly historical average of 25%.

LPP expansion for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge cut

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is withdrawing the final Land Protection Plan (LPP) for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. The withdrawal of the LPP will ensure America’s lands continue to support energy development, agriculture production and our local economies.

Levelland City Council shares special agenda items

The Levelland City Council will be holding a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. at City Hall.The meeting will consist of a budget workshop.Additionally, City Staff will be holding a Levelland Listens event prior to the special meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Governor Abbott announces HHSC begins construction of Lubbock Psychiatric Center

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center.

Hockley County emergency notification signups continue

Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to stay informed and alerted in case of emergencies.Residents are encouraged to go to RUAWARE.US to register for Hockley County Alerts.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday: Country fried beef patty w/cream gravy, yellow corn/ turnip greens, wheat roll and apricots w/skin-Lt-syrup.Tuesday: Turkey tetrazzini, carrots& zucchini, tossed salad w/dressing, whole wheat roll and fruit parfait.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed criminal cases filed in the 286th District Court:State v. Ernesto Torres Jr., adjudicated for the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one less than one gram.State v. Nadine Alexandra Adan, adjudicated for credit card or debit card abuse of the elderly.State v.

Sundown ISD provides new, current student information

Sundown ISD has announced registration information will be available from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7 for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.For returning students, online registration was held on Friday.New students will have an opportunity to attend their respective campus office on Thursday, Aug.