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

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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SPC Board of Regents reviews campus storm damage report, extends President’s contract

The South Plains College Board of Regents met recently to review summer enrollment, campus damage from the recent storms, upcoming funding, & other key items. The meeting also included a one year extension of Dr. Robin Satterwhite’s contract as President, … Continue reading

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It’s seal coat season in the Lubbock District

More than 365 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work this summer. The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2024 seal coat program. “Work is about to begin on TxDOT’s annual road maintenance summer project. Seal … Continue reading

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The Wallace Theater presents their 4th annual Pop-Up Museum Dinner Monday night at Levelland High School

Join the Wallace Theater tonight, June 10th, at 6:15 PM for their 4th Annual Pop-Up Museum Dinner at Levelland High School. The event was originally scheduled for May 30th, but was re-scheduled following the impact of storms across the city … Continue reading

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TWC launches new grant program to invest in Texas’ future workforce

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund, a program designed to increase qualified workers in high-demand occupations. The program was created by the 88th Texas Legislature through the passage … Continue reading

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Preliminary Storm Report: 600+ structures impacted, $1.7m in property damage across Levelland

On Monday the Levelland City Council unanimously voted to extend the recent disaster declaration through Sunday, June 30th. City Manager James Fisher also offered preliminary estimates that indicated 651 private structures in Levelland had been impacted by the 100+ mph … Continue reading

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Texas Game Wardens see reduction in boating accidents, rise in drownings during Memorial Day weekend

This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat. Wardens noted a decrease in boating incidents and citations filed, but an increase in … Continue reading

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