Rural Texas towns like Levelland on the South Plains are increasingly turning to the arts to help revitalize their downtowns and provide more attractions for families.

DALLAS, TX (KTVT) A West Texas sheriff has died due to complications from COVID-19, according to a law enforcement association. The Texas Chief Deputies Association said Lynn County Sheriff Abraham Vega died on July 11 during his battle with the novel coronavirus. According to the association, Vega spent almost two weeks in a hospital in Lubbock and then had to be airlifted to a hospital in Dallas. Law enforcement agencies such as the sheriffs office in Hockley County, which is located just northwest of Lynn County, posted about Vegas death and offered its condolences. Rest In Peace, sir, the Hockley County Sheriffs Office said.