Early primary voting begins Feb. 17

The last day to register to vote in the March primary election was Monday as Texans prepare to decide the Democratic and Republican candidates for important races like the U.S. Senate, governor, and Texas attorney general as well as propositions for each party.

Trump sues IRS for $10 billion

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and the Treasury Department for $10 billion, alleging they failed to take necessary steps to prevent a former IRS employee from leaking information. If Trump wins the lawsuit, the burden of payment falls on the American taxpayer.

FFA

The Hockley County Junior Livestock Show ended with a Buyer's Luncheon, awards presentation and sale this past Saturday, though delayed a week by a winter storm. FFA and 4-H princesses from several schools in attendance to add some sparkle to the closing events.

PCG to hold annual meeting

Plains Cotton Growers 69th Annual Meeting will be held on April 7 at the Overton Hotel Conference Center in Lubbock. The event is free.

Levelland Police Report

Jan. 212:31 p.m. - A call was made in reference to a fraudulent account in the 1600 block of Grant. A report was generated.Jan. 224:50 p.m. - An officer took a report regarding harassment.Jan. 2212 a.m. - An officer conducted a pedestrian contact on the 100 block of Avenue B. An arrest was made.Jan.

Hockley County Report

County CourtJefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Ryan Smith. Consumer and community debt. Non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff.American Express National Bank vs. Rickey Doshhier. Consumer and community debt. Default judgements.State vs.

Governor Abbott freezes H-1B visas

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed all public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications, escalating his administration’s scrutiny of foreign workers employed at taxpayer-funded institutions.