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HOMEMADE BAGS - There was so many unique treasures at the Petticoats on the Prairie at the Mallet Event Center and Arean on Friday and Saturday, starting with this gorgeous western bag. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

HOMEMADE BAGS - There was so many unique treasures at the Petticoats on the Prairie at the Mallet Event Center and Arean on Friday and Saturday, starting with this gorgeous western bag. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Commissioners approve reports, resolutions

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Hockley County Commissioner Court met on Monday to approve bills, video transcription software, reports and a resolution.Commissioners approved, following a discussion, the Rev.com AI video transcription software for the district attorney’s office.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
Oct. 810:02 a.m. – Officer met with a reporting party in the 1300 block of South College Ave. regarding possible theft report; report was generated.Oct. 908:30 a.m. – Officer responded to the 1300 block of Ave. H regarding identity theft; report was generated.10:49 a.m.

Letter to Editor

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
To Levelland Citizens: The purpose of this letter is to remind others of how fortunate and blessed all of us are to have the dedicated people we have working in our city offices.After a disturbing phone call, I reached Rocio in the Appraisal Office and Jennifer in the County clerk’s Office.
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JUST JOKING!

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
--If you're too open minded, your brains will fall out.--Age is a high price for maturity.--Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you a mechanic.--Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
289th District Court Disposed Cases CriminalState vs Kaleb Cardenas, possession of controlled substance PG 1A>=20AU. Community supervision expired, fine $1,000, costs $675, defendant discharged.State vs Erin Marie Mulkey, possession of controlled substance PG 1 >=1G<4G.

Levelland Fire Dept. Report

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
Oct. 7-Engine 8 responded to a reported three-vehicle motor vehicle accident with minor injuries in the 1300 600 block of South College. Upon arrival, crews established scene safety and assessed all involved parties.

EPC to hold Centennial Celebration

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
The First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Levelland will be celebrating 100 years on Oct. 19.The celebration will feature worship with prayer and song, and a sermon by Rev. Jon Sharp, followed by a fellowship meal and opportunity to reminisce, see photos, visit and laugh.

Smyer, Sundown VFDs awarded $300,000 grants

News Staff
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Texas A& M Forest Service conducted the first funding meeting for FY 2026 on Oct. 14 and awarded approximately $164 million in grants to Texas volunteer fire departments, which included 558 fire trucks and 321 slipon units through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (RVFDAP).
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