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FRESH FOOD - Food truck Texas Street Heat were out on Saturday Shop on the Square this past weekend at the Levelland Courthouse selling food. Pictured above are Macheo Hill and Jeremiah Vasquez. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

FRESH FOOD - Food truck Texas Street Heat were out on Saturday Shop on the Square this past weekend at the Levelland Courthouse selling food. Pictured above are Macheo Hill and Jeremiah Vasquez. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

FRESH FOOD -

Food truck Texas Street Heat were out on Saturday Shop on the Square this past weekend at the Levelland Courthouse selling food. Pictured above are Macheo Hill and Jeremiah Vasquez.

We walk by faith, not by sight (2Cor. 5:7)....

These words of Scripture were written by Paul about what it means for a believer in Christ to live in adversity under threat of tribulation and death. We all see many things every day, the question is, how do you decide the meaning of what you see?

Private pesticide applicators training

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer the required private Pesticide Applicators Training (PAT) in Levelland on Thursday, August 17. This training is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture before taking the exam to obtain the license.

November elections includes producers, ranchers

The right to farm and ranch in Texas is set as Proposition 1 on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot. The proposition is supported by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB). “It’s great to have a proposition number for the right to farm and ranch constitutional amendment.
PIZZA - Rollin Woodfired Pizza were out this past Saturday at the last Saturday Shop on the Square for the year. They were selling freshly made pizzas. Pictured above are Sam Hoel and Hunter Scott. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

PIZZA - Rollin Woodfired Pizza were out this past Saturday at the last Saturday Shop on the Square for the year. They were selling freshly made pizzas. Pictured above are Sam Hoel and Hunter Scott. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

Organic integrity learning course available

Certified operations play a vital role at every step along the organic supply chain. The organic integrity of the products they produce, handle, or process depends on how they carry out their respective roles.
PRIME GRASS FIRE CONDITIONS - With large amounts of fuel loading scattered around the West Texas area, extreme temperatures have increased the likelihood of grass fires starting. Low humidity and increased wind speeds are two key factors in grass fires and fire departments across the region are advising citizens to burn debris cautiously. Pictured is the Levelland Fire Department responding to an out of control pit fire that reached grass areas Saturday. (Staff photo by Jay Kelley)

PRIME GRASS FIRE CONDITIONS - With large amounts of fuel loading scattered around the West Texas area, extreme temperatures have increased the likelihood of grass fires starting. Low humidity and increased wind speeds are two key factors in grass fires and fire departments across the region are advising citizens to burn debris cautiously. Pictured is the Levelland Fire Department responding to an out of control pit fire that reached grass areas Saturday. (Staff photo by Jay Kelley)

Grass fire threat continues amid extreme heat

Extreme temperatures and lack of humidity are big factors when it comes to grass and wild fires in the West Texas area. Hockley County and surrounding counties have received short periods of rainfall throughout the summer months causing heavy fuel loading.

Kauffman residents voice frustrations

The Levelland City Council held a regular meeting Monday evening, where 16 residence of the Kaufman Addition made public comment concerning an infestation of Red Flower Beetles.
PIT FIRE - The Levelland Fire Department responded to a pit fire that had reached surrounding grass near Avenue X, Saturday. The department sent two grass trucks and a tanker to extinguish the fire. LFD Fire Chief Jay McKay reminded community members that outdoor burning can be dangerous with the extreme heat and low humidity. Hockley County is currently not under a burn ban. Community members are encouraged to reach out to the LFD to give notice of burning activity beforehand. (Staff photo by Jay Kelley)

PIT FIRE - The Levelland Fire Department responded to a pit fire that had reached surrounding grass near Avenue X, Saturday. The department sent two grass trucks and a tanker to extinguish the fire. LFD Fire Chief Jay McKay reminded community members that outdoor burning can be dangerous with the extreme heat and low humidity. Hockley County is currently not under a burn ban. Community members are encouraged to reach out to the LFD to give notice of burning activity beforehand. (Staff photo by Jay Kelley)

PIT FIRE

The Levelland Fire Department responded to a pit fire that had reached surrounding grass near Avenue X, Saturday. The department sent two grass trucks and a tanker to extinguish the fire.