LFD Report

The LFD arrived on scene around 4200 US HWY 82, where dispatched advised them of a small fire in the median at said location. Upon arrival, units for a patch of very thick grass burning that was contained to the median.

Hockley County emergency notification signups continue

Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to stay informed and alerted in case of emergencies.Residents are encouraged to go to RUAWARE.US to register for Hockley County Alerts.

LPD Report

8/7/25 - 1500 block of West Avenue - 12:50 A.M.Officers initiated a traffic stop.8/6/25 - 100 block of S. Alamo - 12:57 A.M.Officers conducted a traffic stop.8/5/25 - 200 block of Avenue V - 1:43 P.M.An officer was dispatched in reference to a fight.8/5/25- 1:56 P.M.

Hockley, Cochran school districts prepare for HB 1481

School districts within Hockley and Cochran Counties are announcing their plans for implementing the new House Bill 1481 (HB 1481), which prohibits the use of personal communication devices during the school day.

Chamber’s Cotton & Crude Fest relocates to Oxy Sports Complex

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Cotton and Crude Fest at the Oxy Sports Complex on September 20 featuring several country artists.Headlining the concert will be Warner Music Nashville recording artist Randall King.

Annual Thunder on the Plains brings car community together

The 19th annual Thunder on the Plains Car Show will roll into the Levelland City Park on August 15 and 16.The weekend will kick off Friday night at the South Plains Best Western. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m.Vehicle owners can register for the poker run for $10 and the car show for $25.

Main Street, Wallace Theater set downtown festivities, October 4

Levelland Main Street and The Wallace Theater have announced a full day of cohosted celebration in Downtown Levelland on Saturday, October 4.

Legislation in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

After dozens of Democratic Texas House members fled the state on Sunday to deny Republicans the quorum they need to pass new congressional maps aimed at securing more GOP seats, many other bills are now at risk of dying.

Governor Greg Abbott meets impacted Texans, first responders in San Angelo

SAN ANGELO – On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing and held a press conference at the Spur Arena on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding that impacted Texas.