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DIVERTING TRAFFIC - On Wednesday morning, all southbound traffic on Avenue H was being diverted as Levelland Fire Department personnel and City of Levelland crew worked to clean leaking gasoline and hydraulic fluid that made its way on the road. Crews worked quickly to clean the spill as the fluids posed a threat of making it into the storm drain. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

DIVERTING TRAFFIC - On Wednesday morning, all southbound traffic on Avenue H was being diverted as Levelland Fire Department personnel and City of Levelland crew worked to clean leaking gasoline and hydraulic fluid that made its way on the road. Crews worked quickly to clean the spill as the fluids posed a threat of making it into the storm drain. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

Texas comptroller issues monthly sales tax allocations

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2% more than in March 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly.Cities received $622.

One fatality following Cochran County wreck

News Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024
A Wednesday morning crash in Cochran County resulted in the death of a teen from Hobbs, N.M.According to a report from the Texas Department Public Safety, 19-year-old Maria De Guadalupe Barraza of Hobbs was traveling north on FM 1780 around 2:36 a.m. in a 2016 Ford Mustang.

United launches donation campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Friday, The United Family launched a statewide donate-atthe- register campaign to raise funds for disaster relief across the panhandle following the devastating impacts of wildfires.Running from March 8 to March 23, all proceeds raised by the campaign will go to the Amarillo Area Foundation.

USDA opens special disaster sign-ups

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening a special disaster sign-up for $6 million in additional funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for producers in the Texas panhandle who have been impacted by recent wildfires.

LPD Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
3/4/2024 - 1100 block of S. Sherman Avenue - 6:04 P.M.An officer responded to a residence within the area in regard to child abuse. A report was made for Injury Child with Intent Bodily Injury.3/3/2024 - 700 block of West Avenue - 4:16 P.M.

Levelland Fire Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
3/9/2024 - DISPATCHED 7:07 P.M. - CLEARED 7:12 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received a call in reference to an oil well fire in the 3200 block of W. Highway 114. While enroute, the unit was canceled as it was discovered the fire was a controlled burn and fire personnel was not needed.

First Baptist Church sets Anton concert March 17

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The First Baptist Chuch in Anton is inviting community members to attend and enjoy a concert and fellowship.The Southcrest Baptist Senior Adult Choir will be performing an evening concert at the First Baptist Church 401 Igoe Ave in Anton on Sunday, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m.
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