On February 3, 2021, in
Hall v. City of Plainview, A19-0606, the Minnesota Supreme Court gave something to employees and employers alike when it addressed the issue of whether a handbook policy can create a unilateral contract (as to that provision), and what impact, if any, a general disclaimer has in negating the existence of a contract based on a specific policy. To reach its holding, the Court travelled back in time to revisit its seminal case,
Pine River State Bank vs. Mettille, and its progeny to outline the circumstances under which a handbook policy may rise to the level of a contract. In a nod to employees, and as a matter of first impression, the Court held that general disclaimer provisions in an employee handbook may not necessarily immunize employers from contractual liability based on specific policy language, particularly relating to compensation. In a nod to employers, the Court affirmed that Minn. Stat. §181.13(a) (for non-payment of wages) does not create an in
This and That - Dec. 30
Dec. 28, 2020
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The City of Plainview will offer Loan-A-Tub tree disposal sites through Jan. 8. Those who want to discard of their Christmas trees can do so in the green containers located at 200 N. Columbia or in one of the yellow Loan-A-Tubs at the corners of 16th and Holiday, 2nd and Columbia, 18th and Galveston and Garland and Kermit Streets. The tubs will be removed on Jan. 8 but residents who have a tree to dispose of after that date can still do so by dropping it in the green containers or at the Landfill. The Landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. It’s located at 1031 County Road Y. Call (806)296-1100 for additional information.
1 injured, 1 arrested after Plainview shooting By KCBD Staff | December 28, 2020 at 11:08 AM CST - Updated December 28 at 11:59 AM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries Monday morning after their vehicle was hit by gunfire in Plainview. One person is in custody.
Plainview police responded to the 1300 block of 22nd Street after someone called and told dispatchers their vehicle was hit by gunfire. The victim also suffered injuries to the right upper arm by glass, not from gunfire, according to the City of Plainview.
Officers also found the alleged shooter near a home in the 1600 block of West 22nd Street. That person was arrested.
This and That - Dec. 23
Dec. 20, 2020
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City of Plainview offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the holidays. Administration offices including Unger Memorial Library, the Plainivew/Hale County Health Department and the Solid Waste Department will be closed. The library will also be closed on Saturday and on Jan. 1 and 2.
South Plains Church in Levelland is preparing for its 11th Free Wedding Weekends event on March 5 and 6. The event is meant to help couples facing financial struggles. The church will provide everything – service arrangements, floral items, photo services, wedding invites, an MP4 of the ceremony and a three-tier cake provided by United Supermarkets. South Plains Church is located at 1421 Cactus Drive in Levelland. For additional information, call (806)894-9674, visit www.southplainschurch.com or reach out on Facebook.
This and That - Dec. 16
Dec. 15, 2020
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The City of Plainview is accepting applications for several boards within city government. The board accepting applicants include: Zoning Board of Adjustment, Building Trades/Fire Code Board of Appeals, Parks Advisory Board, Planning & Zoning Commission and the Board of Health. Descriptions of each board are available at www.plainviewtx.org/69/Boards-Committees-Commissioners. Those interested can also call (806)296-1100. Applications are also available at www.plainviewtx.org/BoardApplication. Applications must be received by Dec. 31. They can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to Belinda Hinojosa, City Secretary, 901 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host an advent penance on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the gym, cafeteria and CCE building. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to practice social distancing and wear a mask.