Monthly oil, gas reports

Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for May 2023 came from 163,182 oil wells and 87,370 gas wells.

Cotton futures trade higher last week

Futures traded higher most of last week, getting a boost from outside markets and a supportive WASDE. Despite a delayed Export Sales report that contained poor sales, December futures went into the weekend with moderate gains.

Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

When cattle ingest plants high in hydrocyanic glycoside and break them down by chewing, prussic acid is released in the rumen and absorbed into the bloodstream. Prussic acid toxicity, commonly linked to the consumption of Johnsongrass, is a serious condition that can be fatal to livestock.

Levelland August building permits

The City of Levelland reported roughly $285,557 in permits for the month of August with a total of 27 permits issued. Two water connection permits were issued for August along with 21 classified as other and five certificates of occupancy. On the year, the city has totaled roughly $7.

News-Press announces week three winners

Week three of this year’s football contest has come to a close with a two-way tie for first place. Margaret Gleason and Matt Buxkemper took the top spot for this weeks competition with a record of 17-3. Both individuals picked a tie breaker score of 45 for the Giants and Cardinals game.

SPC sees Fall occupancy numbers increase

The South Plains College Board of Regents held their monthly meeting Thursday during which covered a handful of updates. For Student Affairs, Vice President Stanley DeMerritt explained that census numbers showed the student population is 8,870 across all campuses, online, dual credit, etc.

Red Flour Beetle spraying update

The City of Levelland has began taking steps to aid in the Red Flour Beetle movement at the rail park as Penny Newman has began moving mounds of almond hulls to a different facility near the Amarillo area.

STRUCTURE FIRE

STRUCTURE FIRE - The Levelland Fire Department responded to a structure fire Thursday morning in the 600 block of 9th Street. According to the fire report, dispatch advised the LFD of a storage shed fire.

Commissioners’ Court sets regular meeting

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, September 18, in the Hockley County Courthouse beginning at 9 a.m.