HCSO Report

7/17/25 - LEVELLANDDeputies responded to the 200 block of Ave V in reference to a verbal disturbance. A report was generated.7/16/25 - ROPESVILLEDeputies were dispatched to Ropesville with a report number being generated.

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.

Smyer Aldermen share special meeting agenda

The City of Smyer Board of Aldermen will be holding a special meeting Thursday, July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building located at 224 Lincoln in Smyer.

TEA provides school safety 89th Legislative updates

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has created a page on their website that provides information on legislation passed during the 89th regular legislative session, including changes to the Texas Education Code and other Texas statutes.

Levelland Police Report

7/23/25 - 700 block of South College - 8 P.M.Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to found property. Upon further investigation the property was secured and turned into evidence.7/23/25 - South Highway 385 - 10:45 P.M.Officers were dispatched in reference to an accident.

Levelland City Council sets special meeting Thursday

The City of Levelland will be holding a special meeting Thursday, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room One at City Hall.The meeting will consist of a budget workshop.

Levelland Fire Report

7/24/25 - 12:30 P.M. - HOCKLEY COUNTYLFD units were dispatched to FM 168 and FM 1515 after receiving a report from a construction crew that equipment had caught on fire. Once on scene, the crew had extinguished the fire. Fire personnel deemed the area safe and returned to the station.

Texas timber industry eyes new opportunities

Texas’ timber industry continues to generate a significant economic impact for the state, with employment and output levels holding steady compared to 2023, said Eric Taylor, Ph.D., a silviculturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M Forest Service.

Preventing pinkeye in cattle with fly control

increases in the summer.Pinkeye is a common and costly infectious disease that affects herds across Texas and the nation.While ranchers vaccinate their calves against a range of diseases when turning them out to pasture, vaccines for pinkeye are not effective in many cases.

Texas IPM update covers crop reports

I have received reports of sorghum aphids being found in Lamb, Hockley, or Cochran Counties, but when I follow up, I have been finding everything but the sorghum aphid.I do not doubt they are out there but be careful in scouting and identifying the species.