Levelland ISD School Board approves multiple repair items following May storm

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting last Wednesday with the housing keeping items on the agenda such as repairs to campuses stemming from the May storm.

Texas labor market hits new record

The Texas labor market achieved a new record-high level for jobs and the civilian labor force in August.Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,239,200 after 78,000 jobs were added over the month.Texas added 302,400 jobs from August 2023 to August 2024.

DPS focuses on child passenger safety awareness

In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which ran Sept. 15-20, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to educate themselves on the best child safety seat practices in order to keep the state’s youngest passengers safe on the road.

‘Texas Match the Promise Foundation’ application period currently underway

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminded Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2024-25 Texas Match the Promise Foundation awards.

TDLR obtains permant injuction in suspected Houston human trafficking

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has obtained a permanent injunction, $680,000 in civil penalties and more than $20,000 in fees and court costs against the owner of nine Houston and Beaumont massage establishments suspected of engaging in human trafficking.

Governor Greg Abbott awards Texas public schools Purple Star Campus Designations

Governor Greg Abbott announced that 541 Texas public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2024-2025 school year.

Levelland Fire Report

9/18/24 - DISPATCHED 8:22 A.M. - CLEARED 8:51 P.M. LEVELLAND The Levelland Fire Department received a call from the HCSO to help with opening a rear hatch on a HCSO wrecked tahoe near the 1800 block of W. Highway 114.9/17/24 - DISPATCHED 6:45 P.M. - CLEARED 7 P.M.

Hockley Commissioners’ Court sets Monday agenda

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting September 23, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Hockley County Courthouse.