Monthly Archives: June 2024

Keep Levelland Beautiful announces community garage sale August 3rd

Posted on June 26, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

Keep Levelland Beautiful will host a community wide garage sale on August 3, 2024. Those interested in hosting a garage sale and would like to be promoted on the free Community Wide Garage Sale Facebook page can visit the Levelland … Continue reading →

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USDA proposes rule to address ‘unfair practices’ in livestock markets

Posted on June 26, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday proposed new guidance clarifying how it will enforce competition rules in meat markets as the Biden administration makes food industry consolidation a centerpiece of its plan to tackle inflation. The proposal would define what is … Continue reading →

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CASA of the South Plains seeking citizens motivated to make a difference for kids in foster care

Posted on June 26, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

Lubbock, Texas – There is a growing need to serve more children across the South Plains.  CASA needs community members to devote 10-15 hours a month advocating for children that need it the most. We only have three months left in … Continue reading →

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Hockley Co. VOICES Coalition receives $3,000 grant, sets Backpack Giveaway for August 3rd

Posted on June 25, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

The Hockley County VOICES Coalition has been named as the recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation of West Texas to fund the Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway. The VOICES Coalition provides backpacks of school supplies to students in Hockley … Continue reading →

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Hockley County Commissioners approve second renewal and extension of Hockley County Disaster Declaration

Posted on June 24, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan
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USDA awards $50m to help farms hire migrant workers

Posted on June 24, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

As the U.S. grapples with a significant farmworker shortage, agricultural businesses often rely on the H-2A visa program to secure temporary, seasonal workers and fill labor shortfalls. However, the program is both expensive for farms and rife with abuse and exploitation. … Continue reading →

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FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Levelland

Posted on June 24, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

FEMA (FEMA.gov) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Levelland at the Levelland Civic Center, 1900 McKinley St. Levelland, TX 79336.  Our outreach is supporting those individuals and communities affected by the recent storms and flooding.  FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers offer disaster … Continue reading →

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South Plains College Natatorium to offer July swim classes

Posted on June 20, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

LEVELLAND – The South Plains College Natatorium will be open until Aug. 8 (except on the July 4 holiday) for summer swimming and classes. Members can only do lap swims from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to these ‘Keep Levelland Beautiful’ Yards of the Month

Posted on June 20, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

604 Cedar Ave. (May) 13 Crockett Circle (June) CleanCo / 107 N Avenue H (June)

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The Wallace Theater Presents: Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. – June 21st & 22nd

Posted on June 19, 2024 by KLVT News Director - Casey Cowan

Do you remember watching cartoons on Saturday morning? What about “School House Rock?” This animated show taught children how to unpack their adjectives, memorize the Preamble to the Constitution, and discover that ‘Three is a Magic Number.’ These episodes covered … Continue reading →

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