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.

LFD Report

7/2/25 – 10 A.M. – HOCKLEY COUNTYThe LFD were dispatched to a second wreck near Highway 114 and Owl Road. Units arrived to everyone out of their vehicles. The LFD were advised by DPS they could clear the scene and return to the station.7/2/25 – 8:30 A.M.

HHSC provides resources to Texans following flooding

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) continues to serve Texans impacted by the recent devastating flooding. HHSC is providing resources that include access to food and baby formula, mental health services and emergency grants for affected rural hospitals.

A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on July 21 for a second attempt at regulating THC, the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plants of hemp and marijuana. This comes after Gov.

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.

Levelland Police Report

7/9/25 – 1200 block of Avenue A – 6:18 P.M.An officer was dispatched in reference to a disturbance.7/7/25 – 800 block of Houston – 2 P.M.An officer arrived at the area regarding a warrant service. An arrest was made.7/7/25 – 800 block of 10th Street – 3:39 P.M.An officer conducted a traffic stop.

Tax Free Weekend set Aug 8-10

Now that the Fourth of July has come and gone, it’s time to start thinking about returning to school.To help students, teachers and parents prepare for the backto- school transition, Texas’ taxfree weekend offers savings on school supplies and clothes.

Wet year prompts weed challenges for producers

Uncharacteristically wet weather this year has left many producers across the state with a growing weed problem, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Scott Nolte, Ph.D.