County commissioners meeting set for Aug. 3

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Aug. 3 Commissioners are expected to consider and take action to vote on the proposed tax rate for 2026. Submission of the 2026 no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate is expected by tax assessor Misty Taylor.

U.S. cattle inventory lowest in 75 years

Persistent drought across the Texas Panhandle and neighboring cattleproducing states is pushing ranchers to sell off their herds, driving the national cattle inventory to its lowest level in 75 years. Total U.S. cattle inventory dropped to 86.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-9

Since 1999, Texas shoppers have saved money during the annual sales tax holiday, which is currently scheduled for Aug. 7 through Aug. 9.The sales tax exemption applies only to qualifying items you buy during the sales tax holiday.

Cotton prices rally as producers eye conditions

Cotton prices rallied, but Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Expert John Robinson said they still rely heavily on growing conditions in any given location.According to Robinson, Texas has about 5.

THECB urges tying graduation progress to school funding

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) officials have recommended that Texas lawmakers should reshape how the state funds public universities by giving them more money when students make progress toward degrees and graduate.

LFD Firefighters Hone Skills

Bus, school zone caution urged

As Texas students head back to school, Levelland Police Chief Erica O’Bryon is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.

The Wallace to present Stories by Starlight on July 30

The Wallace Theater will be presenting Stories By Starlight on July 30.The event celebrates the music, memories, heroes, traditions and artists from the past. From the timeless songs of the Beatles and Broadway favorites to the courage of World War II hero, holiday traditions.