Public Utility Commission adopts consumer rule

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.

Texas Comptroller announces local sales tax allocations

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will distribute $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, which is a 6.8% increase from December 2023’s total allocations.Cities received $720.3 million in allocations for a 5.7% increase from December 2023. It is a 1.9% year-to-date increase.

Implementing new health tips heading into 2025

(StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond?Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks: Reduce your intake of sugarsweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar.

Hockley County Food Box accepting food donations

The Hockley County Food Box and South Plains Community Action continue to accept food and monitary donations.Working to keep families and individuals fed, the food box is accepting donations such as: canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruit, dry goods and nonperishable food items.

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U.S Postal Services shares stamp subjects for 2025

The U.S. Postal Service today announced more stamps it will release in 2025. This is a partial list, with additional subjects to be announced in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change.Battlefields of the American Revolution.

CASA of The South Plains hosts CASABlanca Gala Feb. 22

CASA of the South Plains will host the third annual CASABlanca Gala presented by H-E-B Helping Here, celebrating the invaluable impact CASA Volunteers have made in the lives of children in foster care in the South Plains.

...Whatever it takes, bullying must stop...

Matthew 27: 24-25 “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.

...My Stronghold...

When I was about fifteen, I memorized this verse at church. Instantly, I connected with its message and imagery. After reading the entire chapter, I cherished it all the more. Even when pronouncing judgment, Nahum could not keep from praising God and declaring the LORD’s goodness and love.