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Cochran County Stock Show announced, begins January 8

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
The Cochran County Stock Show will be held Wednesday, January 8 and conclude Saturday, January 11.Barn set up will begin January 5 at 2 p.m.On Wednesday, January 8, the lamb weigh-ins will begin at 4 p.m. followed but the goat weighins after.

Forecasted winter weather prompts snow equipment testing

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025
The City of Levelland Parks Department spent a portion of Thursday testing their snow making equipment with the hope of next week’s forecasted weather.Dustin Reichelt, director of parks and cemetery for the city, said there are a couple of factors that go into making a successful sled hill.
SNOW BLOWING TESTING - The Levelland Parks Department conducted snowmaking tests Thursday at Lobo Hill. With consistent cold weather scheduled for next week, there is a possibility of the annual sled hill taking place. Community members interested in the sled hill activity can follow the City of Levelland Facebook page for further updates. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

SNOW BLOWING TESTING - The Levelland Parks Department conducted snowmaking tests Thursday at Lobo Hill. With consistent cold weather scheduled for next week, there is a possibility of the annual sled hill taking place. Community members interested in the sled hill activity can follow the City of Levelland Facebook page for further updates. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

SNOW BLOWING TESTING

News Staff
Friday, January 3, 2025

Texas Organized Retail Theft Task Force releases report

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the release of his agency’s A Study on Organized Retail Theft in Texas (PDF), which reflects the findings of a Hegar-led Texas Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Task Force and includes recommendations developed from meetings, interviews and site visits with...

Excel Energy focuses on wildfire detection, mitigation

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Xcel Energy is increasing its wildfire detection and mitigation efforts in the Texas Panhandle by introducing artificial intelligence to spot fires early.The company is partnering with Pano AI to install more than 50 camera stations across the region.

PUCT aims to strengthen grid reliability

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) recently took action to further strengthen grid reliability and provide residential consumers an opportunity to save on their electricity bills through greater demand response.

RRC overhauls oil, gas waste management facility rules

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in Texas.RRC Commissioners voted to adopt the new regulations at their open meeting Dec. 17.
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