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Dan Patrick issues charges for study

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued 57 charges for Senate committees to study in preparation for the 89th Legislature. Lt. Gov. Patrick made the following statement upon issuing the charges: “The 57 interim charges I released today reflect issues that Texans have asked us to study.

Sundown special election notice

The City of Sundown have issued a notice of a special election slated for May 4, which is also the day of the general election is held.The polling location will be held at Sundown City Hall, 809 S. Slaughter Avenue and hours of operation for voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

DPS apprehends three Texas Most Wanted

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests.Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Juan Huerta and Jesse Vega on March 26 and April 3, respectively.

OAFC begins grant process

The Opioid Abatement Fund Council’s (OAFC or the Council) Naloxone Distribution Grant Opportunity is open for applications which started April 11.
HISTORIC MOSAIC HANDRAIL - The Levelland Little Dribblers organization collaborated with the Levelland Main Street Program to select two historic logos from their program and have been proudly incorporated into a custom fabricated handrail that resides right outside of their building. Little Dribbler’s Basketball, Inc. has been promoting youth basketball since 1969. This non-profit organization dedicated to organizing youth basketball leagues, was founded by four dads; Harold Phelan, Frank Burnett, Hulon Mo

HISTORIC MOSAIC HANDRAIL - The Levelland Little Dribblers organization collaborated with the Levelland Main Street Program to select two historic logos from their program and have been proudly incorporated into a custom fabricated handrail that resides right outside of their building. Little Dribbler’s Basketball, Inc. has been promoting youth basketball since 1969. This non-profit organization dedicated to organizing youth basketball leagues, was founded by four dads; Harold Phelan, Frank Burnett, Hulon Mo

Little Dribbler’s mosaic handrails installed

The Levelland Main Street Board has welcomed another Main Street Maker to their fundraising program to help with the revitalization projects for the downtown district.

SPC strengthen’s TTU transfer relationship

The South Plains College Board of Regents held their monthly meeting Thursday on the Levelland campus with the group being updated about transfer relations with other institutions.Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.

AG Ken Paxton announces 2019 Deer Park fire settlement

On April 2, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the State of Texas and the United States have reached a settlement to recover natural resource damages caused by the March 2019 fire at the Deer Park facility owned by International Terminals Company, LLC (“ITC”).ITC has agreed to pay over $6.

Safe driving emphasized during solar eclipse

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urged Texans and those that visited the state to prepare accordingly and follow safety tips prior to the historical total solar eclipse that impact dozens of communities on Monday.

Veteran’s advocate group hosts Evening with American Heroes

Keep the Flag Waving: The Value of Freedom, a fundraising dinner to support the program hosted by Friends of the Monument of Courage, is set for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the MCM Eleganté, 801 Avenue Q in Lubbock, TX.Lubbock and South Plains Sonic Drive-Ins are the main sponsor for the event.