Cotton futures finish below 90 cents per pound for three consecutive sessions

May futures settled at 87.14 cents per pound, finishing 424 points lower last week. This is the contract’s lowest close since January 31. Fundamental news in the cotton market was relatively light this week.

USDA Announces April 2024 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2024, which are effective April 1, 2024.

Severe storms spread throughout South Plains

Heavy rain, flash flooding and severe weather threats were issued across the South Plains throughout the first half of the week according to the National Weather Service.

Levelland Main Street sets mosaic planter ribbon cutting

The Levelland Main Street is set to welcome four new additions to their downtown mosaic art offerings.The program announces the date for their ribbon cutting, unveiling and planting, April 27 at 10 a.m.

HCSO continues utilizing SB22 funds

The Hockley County Sheriff Office is moving forward with allocating SB 22 funds into key areas of the department under Sheriff Ray Scifres.

Letter to the Editor

I am a former student of Carver (1952-1964) and a retired head boys basketball coach who currently lives in Abilene.I was a student athlete at Carver and due to intergration I graduated from Levelland High School in 1965. I received a B.S. and M.Ed. degree from Abilene Christian University.

Sundown City Council sets regular meeting

The Sundown City Council will be holding a regular meeting April 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers located at city hall.

Comptroller issues deadline reminder

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts.Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property.

TDLR seeks public’s input

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is seeking input from the public on a working draft of rules that would provide a new pathway to an air conditioning or electrical license for high school and college graduates.