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Information regarding possible Homestead Exemption

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of House Joint Resolution 2, Property Tax Relief, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, many questions have been asked by Texans how this would affect them if passed during the November 7 amendment election. Lt. Gov.
COMMUNITY READING - Librarian Abi Swain invited community members to come read to the students at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center. It was a learning experience on both sides as the students like to meet new people and the adults, get to see just how smart the students at LABC are. Pictured is Officer Josh Rincones reading 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, 1963. (submitted photo by Cristal Isaacks)

COMMUNITY READING - Librarian Abi Swain invited community members to come read to the students at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center. It was a learning experience on both sides as the students like to meet new people and the adults, get to see just how smart the students at LABC are. Pictured is Officer Josh Rincones reading 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, 1963. (submitted photo by Cristal Isaacks)

Helpful ways staying connected throughout natural disasters

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Natural disasters can occur anywhere, at any time. Having a plan to stay connected during emergencies is essential.
Texas pumpkin yields hurt by heat, drought

Texas pumpkin yields hurt by heat, drought

Texas pumpkin yields hurt by heat, drought

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pumpkin yields are down 20%-40%. Floyd County pumpkins endured six weeks without rain during mid-July, hurting production. Read more about this year's crop and the latest Texas crop and weather report. Lack or rain and extreme heat has caused pumpkin production yields to be extremely low.

LPD continues annual fitness program testing

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Levelland Police Department are continuing to improve their department as a whole with the training of their department staff in physical, mental and financial health. Spending Monday morning through exercises and tests, the goal for participants is to see continuous improvement.
KLB hosts successful Community Wide Cleanup

KLB hosts successful Community Wide Cleanup

KLB hosts successful Community Wide Cleanup

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Keep Levelland Beautiful Community Wide Cleanup boasted 100 volunteers from 14 organizations cleaning 3.1 miles of Highway 114. The cleanup saved the taxpayers $11,130 (value of a volunteer $31.80 per independent sector.org).
WELL REPRESENTED - South Plains College Board of Regents member Chris Edens was recently elected to the Community College Association of Texas Trustees Board of Directors. CCATT is an organization that advocates for community colleges across the state of Texas. Edens will be serving a two-year term. (Photo courtesy of Chris Edens)

WELL REPRESENTED - South Plains College Board of Regents member Chris Edens was recently elected to the Community College Association of Texas Trustees Board of Directors. CCATT is an organization that advocates for community colleges across the state of Texas. Edens will be serving a two-year term. (Photo courtesy of Chris Edens)

SPC Regent Chris Edens joins CCATT Board of Directors

Noah Lopez Texan Mosaic
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Chris Edens, a member of the Board of Regents for South Plains College, will be representing the college on a bigger stage following a big win last month.

Cochran County fire

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Whiteface Volunteer Fire Department had a busy night Monday with a drill and two calls on a cold, rainy night. Fire crews dispatched, along with the Morton Volunteer Department, to a tank battery fire near TX214 and CR160 at 6:58 p.m.

LPD Report

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
10/4/2023 - 1900 block of S. College Avenue - 7:58 P.M. An officer with the LPD responded to Covenant Emergency Room regarding an assault. A report for Assault Family Violence was made. 10/3/2023 - 1800 block of McKinley Street - 9:07 P.M.
2023 VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS

2023 VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS

2023 VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
2023 VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS - The 2023 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon was held Friday in the South Plains College Sundown Room.
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