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Sundown VFD gears up to fry turkeys

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Sundown Volunteer Fire Department will be frying turkeys for families this Thanksgiving.The turkeys weigh approximately 10 to 12 pounds each and will be cooked on Nov. 26.All orders must be in no later than midnight on Nov. 24.

Hockley County Court Report

289th District Court Disposed Criminal

Thursday, October 9, 2025

State vs. Armando Delgado, case dismissed on charge of possession of controlled substance PG 1<1 gram; amended probation 5 years, fine $3,000.State vs. Tammie Campbell, case dismissed on charge of prohibited substance/item in correctional civilian commercial facility.State vs.

Keep Levelland Beautiful Fall & Winter photo contest

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Keep Levelland Beautiful Fall & Winter photo contest official kicked off on Oct. 1 and will go through Jan. 6m 2026.Photos must be taken in Hockley county in the fall and winter. There is no limit on how many that may be submitted, but the photographer will be eligible to win once.

JUST JOKING!

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Murphy won the a million dollars in the Irish Sweepstakes and decided to take a long holiday to the United States.After touring several states, he decided to take a bus tour of Texas and rode for hours and hours through desert country and oil fields.Murphy asked the tour guide, 'Where are we now?

Hockley County ag tour set for Oct. 28

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Hockley County ag tour on Oct. 28. From 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.The tour offers a firsthand look at the ag industry and its impact on the community.

31 YEARS & COUNTING-- HCCU CEO Russell Vest, for 31 years said leading through dedication, honesty and loyalty to the community and members of the credit union has been a key to success. (Staff photo by Lynda Work).

Vest underscores loyalty for HCCU success

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Hockley County Credit Union (HCCU) is being led with the dedicated leadership and loyalty of Russell Vest, CEO, who has been at the helm for the past 31 years.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - The City of Levelland stff stand together to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To learn more about the cause and how you can join in support, visit nationalbreastcancer.org. (Photo provided by Roxann Gonzales)

Dr. Grindle urges mammograms for early detection

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Every October, people around the country don pink ribbons in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women according to the American Cancer Society.

FIRE TRAININ

FIRE TRAINING

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

2025 LEVELLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER BANQUET WINNERS- The Levelland Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet to recognize persons who go above and beyond to assist in the community. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith).

Levelland Chamber of Commerce honors community volunteers

News Staff

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Each year, the Levelland Chamber of Commerce recognizes volunteers who offer their talents and give their time freely to help ‘Make Levelland Beautiful” and a great place to do business, call home and raise a family.

WARM WINTER- Whiteface CISD elementary students received 25 winter jackets from Elizabeth’s University Parish Knights of Columbus in Lubbock last week. (Whiteface CISD photo).

DPS halts CDLs, DLPs for non-citizens

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up after an emergency rule change from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to halt CDL and CLP issuance for DACA recipients, refugees, and asylees.The move comes following an emergency action by U.S.

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