WELCOME REV. JOSE KOCHUPARAMBIL

- St. Michael Parish in Levelland has welcomed Rev. Jose Kochuparambil, JCL as its new pastor. Fr. Jose arrives after serving Christ the King Cathedral Church in Lubbock where he served as the rector of the cathedral for the past five years. Previously, he served as pastor of St.

Abbott taking heat over data companies

Governor Greg Abbott has recently changed his stance on aggressively recruiting data companies to build in the state as counties and cities attempt to block construction.

SCOTUS rules on birthright citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote shut down a Trump executive order denying automatic U.S. citizenship to babies born to illegal aliens on U.S. soil. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., writing for the majority, said the executive order violated the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

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Sunday, January 22, 1961Semester registration set at college MondayRegistration for the spring semester at South Plains College – the sixth semester of instruction at the three-year-old institution – will open at 9 a.m. Monday in the college gymnasium.

Keeping pets hydrated in summer heat

Texas A&M University Newswire released a discussion with Dr. Sarah Manning, a professor at the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, on the importance of keeping pets hydrated, especially in the summer heat.

Study identifies use of fats, oils in livestock feed

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Minnesota collaborated to produce a comprehensive review of 15 years identifying the effects of using alternative fats and oils on livestock productivity which could be a valuable for livestock producers and feed mills for assessing...

Levelland ISD Back to School Nights’ scheduled

Levelland ISD campuses are already gearing up for the upcoming school as teachers plan “back to school” events to give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with staff and classrooms, and ask questions, particularly for new students attending the schools.

Local FFA students receive Lone Star Degree

Area FFA students attended the 98th Annual Texas FFA State Convention this past week to participate in workshops and other activities.A highlight was the presentation of Lone Star Degrees for which the students put forth much effort and determination. Texas FFA has 2,641 recipients.

Tips for conserving fuel as prices rise

Fuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country's roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks on the road in the United States in 2024 were electric.

How to budget for a road trip vacation

Road trips evoke a carefree spirit. While a road trip can offer a sense of freedom, without a solid financial plan in place, a liberating driving vacation can be a source of stress.