COLLEGE AVENUE ROAD CONSTRUCTION RETUR

TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) crews have returned to complete the final phase of construction for U.S. Highway 385 (College Avenue). The original time of completion was set for the end of August. However, recent rain storms have pushed the start date for crews to begin the final phase.

Governor Greg Abbott meets impacted Texans, first responders in San Angelo

SAN ANGELO – On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing and held a press conference at the Spur Arena on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding that impacted Texas.

Hockley Commissioners’ plan two meetings Monday

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, July 21, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.

Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes

WASHINGTON — Up to 1.

Xcel Energy shares portfolio of new power projects

AMARILLO — Xcel Energy has announced new generation resource additions as part of an overall portfolio to meet the rapidly rising energy needs of its Texas and New Mexico service area.

LCDC sets meeting agenda

The LCDC (Levelland Community Development Corporation) will be holding a meeting Monday, July 21, beginning at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room One located at City Hall.

Five counties added to State Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott updated his disaster declaration Thursday following recent catastrophic flooding across Texas to include Hamilton, Lampasas, Maverick, Sutton, and Uvalde counties, bringing the total to 26 counties.

Texas’ civilian labor force sets new record

AUSTIN - Texas’civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,850,100 after adding 10,800 people over the month and marking 60 of 62 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 237,800 people.

SPC awarded $10,000 SREB grant toward open education

LEVELLAND – The Southern Regional Education Board has awarded a $10,000 grant to South Plains College to expand the institution’s commitment to open education and student success.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed criminal cases in the 286th District Court:State v. Raul Rolando Munguia, convicted for the offense of driving while intoxicated third or more IAT. Punishment assessed includes four years of confinement and a fine of $1,000.State v.