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Sheriff Office Report

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Oct. 11Deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of County Rd in reference to a suspicious person. An arrest was made.Oct. 12Deputies were dispatched to Highway 114 in regard to a wrong way driver.

Levelland City Council meeting set for Nov. 3

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
The Levelland city council will be holding their regular meeting on Nov. 3.A public hearing will be held at the beginning of the meeting to get comments on the Parks Department projects that have been approved and recommended by the Levelland Community Development Corporation.

Hockley County Court Report

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Friday, October 31, 2025
289th District Court Disposed CasesState vs. Mederrick O’Keith Harper, charged with theft of property>=$20<$500 by check. Case dismissed, defendant deceased.State vs. Joshua Christian, charged with criminal trespass in a habitation or shelter center. Defendant pleaded guilty.

Levelland Fire Dept. Report

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Oct. 22Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to the 100 block of Tanglewood for a reported carbon monoxide alarm activation. Upon arrival, fire personnel made contact with the occupant and conducted an interior investigation using gas monitoring equipment.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Oct. 22Officers dispatched for phone message in the 100 block of Capital.Oct. 239:45 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1200 block of Houston St. for warrant service. Arrest made.Oct. 248:40 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1500 block of 12th St. regarding an assault. Arrest made.6:26 p.m.

Just Joking!

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Friday, October 31, 2025
A friend shared the following thoughts, which had been embossed on teeshirts for oldies!--I thought growing old would take longer.--When I was a kid I wanted to be older...this crap is not what I expected.--Of course size matters. No one wants a small glass of wine or a little money.
Texas Broadband Development Office submits final BEAD proposal, in grants, paving way for universal high-speed internet access statewide

Texas Broadband Development Office submits final BEAD proposal, in grants, paving way for universal high-speed internet access statewide

Texas Broadband Development Office submits final BEAD proposal, in grants, paving way for universal high-speed internet access statewide

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) will soon submit its final proposal to the federal government to invest approximately $1.3 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds.
NUNN - Nunn is a Texas Hall of Fame country music artist, his search for a particular chemistry course led him to SPC, where he benefited from the smaller class sizes. (Photo courtesy of SPC)

NUNN - Nunn is a Texas Hall of Fame country music artist, his search for a particular chemistry course led him to SPC, where he benefited from the smaller class sizes. (Photo courtesy of SPC)

South Plains College honors 2025 Distinguished Alumni

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
South Plains College will recognize Gary P. Nunn, Cory T. Newsom and Brett Brock with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for their noteworthy career achievements. Established in 1987, the award honors outstanding alumni who have also made significant contributions to their community.
Ag Tour increases industry awareness

Ag Tour increases industry awareness

Ag Tour increases industry awareness

News Staff
Friday, October 31, 2025
The Hockley County Ag Tour kicked off this past Tuesday with numerous attendees from the community and students from the Smyer High School ag department.
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