Monthly Archives: July 2014

High Plains Water District Holds Town Hall Meeting in Levelland

The High Plains Water District held a town hall meeting in Levelland to hear public comments on the Proposed Rules for the High Plains Underground Water District. You may view the full 31 page proposed rule document online at http://www.hpwd.com. … Continue reading

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Levelland City Council Holds Budget Work Session #3

Levelland City Council met last night in a budget work session. Before the work session started the council deliberated in executive session to discuss property, however there was no action taken in open meeting. The budget work session began with … Continue reading

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Hockley County Approves Agreement with Red Raider Wind LLC.

The Hockley County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Red Raider Wind LLC for an 80 mega-watt wind farm to be located in north-eastern Hockley County. It was pointed out that the project will be built in 2015 and should … Continue reading

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Governor Rick Perry Deploys National Guard Troops to Secure Texas Borders

As you heard in a press briefing held this afternoon and carried live on KLVT, Governor Rick Perry has deployed National Guard Troops to secure the Texas Borders and be a support for Texas DPS, Texas Parks and Wildlife Officers … Continue reading

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Whiteface CISD Superintendent Named Superintendent of the Year

Elbert Wuthrich, Superintendent of the Whiteface Consolidated I S D was named Region 17 Superintendent of the Year for 2014 and is a nominee for Texas Superintendent of the Year. The annual Texas award begins with each of the 20 … Continue reading

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“Celebrate Littlefield” on Saturday

The annual “Celebrate Littlefield” event is coming to Littlefield on Friday and Saturday July 18 and 19. Activities begin on Friday evening at the Littlefield Lands Duggan House Museum with a wine tasting followed by a downtown “Dance Under the … Continue reading

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KLVT Obtains Copy of Letter from Congressman Supporting Housing Illegal Immigrants in Littlefield

KLVT News has obtained a copy of a letter dated May 23, 2013 through an open records request with the City of Littlefield this morning. The letter was addressed to The Honorable John Morton, Director of US Immigration and Customs … Continue reading

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Littlefield Residents Mixed on Idea of Housing Illegal Immigrants in Vacant Prison

Approximately 250 people were at a town hall meeting held last night to discuss the possibility of Littlefield housing illegal immigrants in the now vacant Bill Clayton Detention Center. The sentiment was mixed with some very strong opposition to the … Continue reading

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City of Littlefield to Host Town Hall Meeting

The City of Littlefield has announced that they will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 6pm in the Littlefield Junior High School Auditorium located at West First and Lake Ave. in Littlefield. The purpose of the … Continue reading

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Vacant Bill Clayton Detention Center Could House Illegal Immigrants

As was previously reported several months ago, City of Littlefield officials are in discussions with Federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcements authorities to potentially house the growing number of immigrant detainees. Littlefield has been potentially tapped to house the growing number … Continue reading

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