SLED HILL PREPARATIONS

SLED HILL PREPARATIONS - The Levelland Parks Department will be holding second sled hill event at Lobo Lake. The layout will still include two trails with the lanes being over 160’. The trails will be open Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. The lanes will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Xcel Energy shares intial system resiliency plan

Xcel Energy filed its initial System Resiliency Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).The proposed investments will upgrade and strengthen the electric grid, ensuring reliable and safe electricity for about 280,000 homes and businesses in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott launches STEAR database

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the enhanced State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) database.

Covenant Children’s earns VPRP certification

Covenant Children’s has announced it has been awarded the Texas EMS for Children Voluntary Pediatric Recognition Program (VPRP) certification.

SBA provides PNP organization Feb. deadline

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Feb.

PUCT adopts new rules protecting consumers

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has recently adopted rules that will protect consumers by introducing new requirements for utilities that lease and deploy mobile generation facilities.

HHSC notifies public regarding privacy breach

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed.On Nov.

Bill’s Backpacks seek food donations

Bill’s Backpack of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to restock after Christmas break and going forward 2025.

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intelligent person.As a little girl growing up I would often hear people say things like “Marylynn is so bright.” “She is such a smart little girl.” “She’s going to go places in life.”Maybe I was. Smart that is. I don’t know. Maybe I would ‘go places’, (whatever that meant).

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”Who is that playing the piano?” Ellen’s sister-in-law, Colleen, asked.”It’s probably Jack,” Ellen answered, referring to her five year old son.”You do realize he’s trying to create something,” Colleen said, “he’s not just banging on the keys.””Yeah, I know,” Ellen said.