Governor Abbott deploys additional firefighting resources as threat continues

On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas.

SNAP extended due to Hurricane Beryl

Governor Greg Abbott announced last week that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval extending the time that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits...

TDLR obtains multiple temporary injuctions

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has obtained a temporary injunction prohibiting nine massage establishments located in the Houston and Beaumont areas and owned by Hsin Wei Chen, aka Andy Chen, or Andrew Chen, from continuing to operate.

Energy Alert issued across region

Xcel Energy and the electric cooperatives in the Texas South Plains, Texas Panhandle and eastern and southeastern New Mexico regions declared an Energy Alert and urged customers to cut back on their use of electricity.The alert was in effect Monday evening until 10 p.m. Central Daylight Time, 9 p.m.

TxDOT highlights sober driving campaign ahead Labor Day weekend

The reckless act of drinking and driving could change a life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride.As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.

DPS celebrates National Aviation Day honoring Aircraft Operations Division

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in honor of National Aviation Day Monday, recognizes the significant, decades-long contributions of the department’s Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) to citizens of the state.

Sundown ISD announces CEP program

The Sundown Independent School District announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

Ropes ISD announces CEP program

Ropes Independent School District announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 20242025 school year.

Bill’s Backpack seeks donations for upcoming school year

Bill’s Backpacks of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations for the upcoming school year.

...Loving to see people win...

Acts 16: 31a “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”One rainy Saturday afternoon, I had on videos of the last few minutes of Family Feud episodes. Margie said, “You always smile when they win.”I love to see people win and succeed. I was an industrial arts teacher.