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Texas sales tax generates slight February increase

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, .05% more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.

TWC funds TIRA program

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is awarding nearly $10 million through the new Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship (TIRA) grant program to eligible private-sector Texas employers.

IRS tax service sees increased use

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service’s Free File Guided Tax Software service has seen a yearover- year increase of nearly 10% so far this filing season, according to new statistics released today. Through Feb. 24, 943,000 taxpayers had filed tax returns this tax season through IRS Free File, a 9.
APPRECIATION WEEK- During Maintenance and Ground Appreciation Week, LISD highlighted the work of the department. Pictured are: Director Adam Oliva, Foreman Zack Hernandez, Brendan Jaeger, Roberta Munoz, PW McCarty, Ryan Lorenz, Raul Pena, Donovan Munoz, Ashton Lara, Patrick Rodriguez, Antonio Trevino, Miguel Esquivel, Randy Adams, Victor Sanchez, Mark Salas and Justin Perez. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

APPRECIATION WEEK- During Maintenance and Ground Appreciation Week, LISD highlighted the work of the department. Pictured are: Director Adam Oliva, Foreman Zack Hernandez, Brendan Jaeger, Roberta Munoz, PW McCarty, Ryan Lorenz, Raul Pena, Donovan Munoz, Ashton Lara, Patrick Rodriguez, Antonio Trevino, Miguel Esquivel, Randy Adams, Victor Sanchez, Mark Salas and Justin Perez. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

APPRECIATION WEEK-

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
DISTRICT SPELLING BEE- LMS 5th-Grader Caleb Willey won the Levelland District Bee by spelling the word “composition”. The Bee included students from Capitol and South as well. The Bee went for 10 rounds. The Runner-Up was LMS 6th-Grader Katherine Bunker. Willey will continue on his spelling journey and compete in the Regional Bee in Lubbock in March. Pictured are: LMS Bee Coach Mixie Clowe with Caleb Willey and Katherine Bunker. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaack)

DISTRICT SPELLING BEE- LMS 5th-Grader Caleb Willey won the Levelland District Bee by spelling the word “composition”. The Bee included students from Capitol and South as well. The Bee went for 10 rounds. The Runner-Up was LMS 6th-Grader Katherine Bunker. Willey will continue on his spelling journey and compete in the Regional Bee in Lubbock in March. Pictured are: LMS Bee Coach Mixie Clowe with Caleb Willey and Katherine Bunker. (Photo submitted by Cristal Isaack)

DISTRICT SPELLING BEE-

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
SPC FOUNDATION -Board President Ann Capps and SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite presented the 2024 Pacesetter Award to Scott and Jaime Bryant at the college’s 26th Annual Scholarship Gala on Feb. 23 at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland. Pictured from left are: Ann Capps, Jaime Bryant, Scott Bryant and Robin Satterwhite.(Photo courtesy of SPC)

SPC FOUNDATION -Board President Ann Capps and SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite presented the 2024 Pacesetter Award to Scott and Jaime Bryant at the college’s 26th Annual Scholarship Gala on Feb. 23 at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland. Pictured from left are: Ann Capps, Jaime Bryant, Scott Bryant and Robin Satterwhite.(Photo courtesy of SPC)

26th annual SPC Scholarship Gala raises $195,185 for scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
South Plains College’s 26th annual Scholarship Gala on Feb. 23 brought in $195,185 for student scholarships. Hosted by City Bank, the Gala was well-attended by generous supporters of the College and community members whose contributions continue to benefit SPC students’ lives.
CADDO POTTERY

CADDO POTTERY

CADDO POTTERY-

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
CADDO POTTERY- LHS Art Teacher Steven Suarez shared that his art students attended LHUCA to see resident Artist Chase Gaines. Mr. Gaines is a Native American from the Caddo Tribe, and gave a lesson in traditional Caddo Pottery.
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