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Levelland Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for board

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Serving on the Chamber Board is a great opportunity to become more involved in our business community, provide leadership, and help guide the work and future direction of the Chamber.Board members serve a three-year term and meet on the first Wednesday of each month at noon.

Levelland Police Department Report

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Aug. 121:14 a.m. - Officer dispatched to Levelland Covenant Hospital regarding an unwanted suspect. Arrest was made.8:45 p.m. – Officer conducted traffic stop in the 300 block of Ave. C. Arrest was made.Aug. 132:27 a.m. – Officers dispatched to the 400 block of College Ave. regarding a disturbance.

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
District CourtThe Burlington Ins Co vs. Brandon Sanders DBA and West Texas Pool People, contractual consumer debt. Summary judge disposition. North Basin Coating Inc vs. SW New Energy LLC, contractual consumer debt. Final judgement, non-jury. Phebe Dowels vs.
WORK IN PROGRESS – Pictured are Richard and Kim Thyfault with their 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner at the 20th annual Thunder on the Plains car show. The car won first place in the Project in Progress class and was featured on this year’s T-shirts, which were sponsored by the 509 Restaurant. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

WORK IN PROGRESS – Pictured are Richard and Kim Thyfault with their 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner at the 20th annual Thunder on the Plains car show. The car won first place in the Project in Progress class and was featured on this year’s T-shirts, which were sponsored by the 509 Restaurant. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

South Plains College scholarship endowments honor SPC Foundation directors

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
With the support of generous donations, the South Plains College Foundation has established three scholarship endowments that will not only help students achieve a bright future but also recognize the people at SPC who turn these students’ dreams into realities.
GENEROUS DONATION - The Levelland Fire Department recently received a $1,000 donation from Atmos Energy. (Levelland Fire Department photo)

GENEROUS DONATION - The Levelland Fire Department recently received a $1,000 donation from Atmos Energy. (Levelland Fire Department photo)

GENEROUS DONATION

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
GENEROUS DONATION
PROJECT IN PROGRESS – First place went to Richard Thyfault for a blue 1957 Ford Skyliner; Jimmy Michell was awarded second place for a white 2022 Toyota Camry; and Cody Britton received third place with a blue and white 1975 Chevy K10. (Staff photo)

PROJECT IN PROGRESS – First place went to Richard Thyfault for a blue 1957 Ford Skyliner; Jimmy Michell was awarded second place for a white 2022 Toyota Camry; and Cody Britton received third place with a blue and white 1975 Chevy K10. (Staff photo)

Thunder on the Plains

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Thunder on the Plains

TDA awards $22.5M AgLink Continuity Grants

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) today announced the recipients of the AgLink Continuity Grant Program, awarding nearly $22.5 million to 80 agricultural first handlers across 45 Texas counties.
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