Updated confirmed measeles cases across South Plains

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of May 9, 709 cases have been identified since late January. Ninety-two of the patients have been hospitalized. This is an increase of 7 since the May 6 update.

50 YEARS OF SERVICE

50 YEARS OF SERVICE - Former South Plains College Groundskeeper Norma Mendoza was honored with a bench naming which was unveiled on the Levelland campus quad Thursday afternoon.

LISD announces superintendent search

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees announces that Superintendent Becky McCutchen has been named the next superintendent of Waxahachie ISD (WISD), effective June 2nd.She has been with LISD since January 2022, and before that, she was the superintendent of Alpin ISD.

SPC Regents announce regular meeting agenda

The South Plains College Board of Regents will be holding a regular meeting May 8, beginning at 4 p.m., in the Board of Regents Room located in the Administration Building.

City of Smyer Alderman set regular meeting items

The City of Smyer will hold a regular meeting on May 8, at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building, 224 Lincoln starting at 6:30 p.m., where the following will be discussed.

Healthy resources during Healthy Texan Week

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is kicking off its second annual Healthy Texan Week May 5-11 by highlighting resources for helping Texans embrace healthy living.“During the second annual Healthy Texan Week, Texans are encouraged to go out and take control of their health,” said Gov.

State fire departments receive help with wildfires

LUBBOCK — A bill that establishes a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment won final approval Wednesday. The bill, a response to the historic wildfires that engulfed the Texas Panhandle last year, now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.Senate Bill 767, filed by state Sen.

Xcel Energy's tree planting guide helps customers

Trees play a vital role in enhancing the natural environment.For Texas and New Mexico residents looking to save on electric bills, they also effectively reduce the impact of summer heat.

Wildfire Awareness Month highlights proactive safety strategies

In 2024, 5,187 wildfires burned over 1.3 million acres in Texas, and since wildfires have no boundaries, Texans should always be prepared for wildfires.

Labor shortages hinder small business job growth

NFIB’s April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April, down six points from March, the lowest since January 2021.