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Tough times pushes more structural change in hogs

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Returns to farrow to finish production posted a sharp loss of $58 per head in April 2023, according to the Iowa State University Estimated Livestock Returns model and are projected to average a loss of $32 per head in 2023. The next year continues to look difficult financially for hog producers.
DEMOLITION - The demolition of the building formally known a Mexiteria Restaurant located on the corner of Maple Street and College Avenue. Demolition of the building began last Thursday. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

DEMOLITION - The demolition of the building formally known a Mexiteria Restaurant located on the corner of Maple Street and College Avenue. Demolition of the building began last Thursday. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

City Manager Jeff Fisher leads council meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Levelland City Council held a regular meeting Monday with new City Manager James Fisher leading a full council. Kicking off the meeting would be Levelland citizen Pete Cunningham, who voiced his concerns about a few problems he felt the people of Levelland are facing.

Hockley County approves ARPA funds toward capital murder cases

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Hockley County Commissioner’s Court held their regular meeting Monday morning in the Hockley County Courthouse which saw a handful of items approved in quick order. Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres provided a brief update in the Guardian RFID system being implemented in the jail.

LISD commends CTE programs consistent rise

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Levelland ISD held their monthly regular board meeting last Wednesday which covered a handful of items on their agenda. Before getting meetings into full swing, LISD has recognized various students in all grade levels for their accomplishments or hard work.
FIRST BALE - Willingham Gin located in Morton is beginning to ramp up work as they put together their first bale of the season in Cochran County. Pictured from left to right are: Gin Manager Todd Willingham, Gin Superintendent Canuto Tarango, Head Ginner Octavio Garay, Gin Helper Jonathon Nava and Head Press Michael Perez. The producer resulting in this seasons first bale was Austin McCasland.(Photo courtesy of Alex Arellano)

FIRST BALE - Willingham Gin located in Morton is beginning to ramp up work as they put together their first bale of the season in Cochran County. Pictured from left to right are: Gin Manager Todd Willingham, Gin Superintendent Canuto Tarango, Head Ginner Octavio Garay, Gin Helper Jonathon Nava and Head Press Michael Perez. The producer resulting in this seasons first bale was Austin McCasland.(Photo courtesy of Alex Arellano)

FIRST BALE

News Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023
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