LFD reports show continued buring calls within city limits

The Levelland Fire Department continues to respond to multiple calls regarding community members open burning within the city limits of Levelland.Citizens are reminded that open burning is a violation of Article 5.800 Open Burning.Article 5.

Another Day Whith Dom !

As a first time parent, I never realized how much chaos came with getting little one’s involved with youth sports.My son had his first t-ball game on Monday and it was the most hectic and hilarious thing I have ever seen.

Levelland Fire Report

3/30/2024 – DISPATCHED 5:23 P.M. – CLEARED 5:58 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTYThe LFD was dispatched to a pipeline eruption near FM 300 and Evening Tower Road. Once on site, the unit contacted the appropriate company and had the gas line shut off.

April deemed Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation recognizing April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas.

Panhandle wildfire public hearings commence April 2-4

The Texas House of Representatives’ Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires will host public hearings from April 2-4 in Pampa.The hearings will begin at 8 a.m. and will be held at the MK Brown Heritage Room, located at 1100 W Coronado Drive.

Texas Tech receives DOE grant

Texas Tech University was awarded approximately $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a university-based cybersecurity center focused on the rural electric industry.

Quality Day of Play Event will showcase learning through Play for children

Workforce Solutions South Plains and Texas Rising Star Providers, incollaboration with community partners Lubbock United Way, YWCA of Lubbock, Lubbock ISD, PBS Kids of Texas Tech Public Media, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Frenship ISD, The Parenting Cottage, and South Plains Early Childhood Education...

SPC students to participate in 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition

Students from SPC’s Industrial Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies (IMET) program will participate in Phase 3 of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition from May 5-9 at the American Clean Power Association’s CLEANPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Farm Credit organizations begin offering Panhandle relief efforts following wildfires

Three regional Farm Credit System organizations have led the way in responding to recent devastating wildfire outbreaks impacting much of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma.

Wheat crop appears better than past two years, but prices stay low

Wheat production across Texas looks better than in years past, providing producers some optimism despite low prices.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists said several opportunities could exist for cashing in on good forage.Mark Welch, Ph.D.