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COCHRAN COUNTY’S NEWEST DEPUTY - Pictured is Kevin Lucio (right) being officially sworn-in as a deputy by Cochran County Sheriff Jody Guerra (left). A Cochran County native, Lucio has served as a jailer for the Cochran County Sheriff's Office for the past five years. Deputy Lucio recently completed the SPAG Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Lucio is the newest deputy to join the Cochran County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of Jody Guerra)

COCHRAN COUNTY’S NEWEST DEPUTY - Pictured is Kevin Lucio (right) being officially sworn-in as a deputy by Cochran County Sheriff Jody Guerra (left). A Cochran County native, Lucio has served as a jailer for the Cochran County Sheriff's Office for the past five years. Deputy Lucio recently completed the SPAG Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Lucio is the newest deputy to join the Cochran County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of Jody Guerra)

City of Levelland May building permit numbers

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
A total of 189 building permits have been issued by the City of Levelland totaling roughly $8.4 million while 52 permits were issued during May totaling $2.4 million.Four single-family permits have been issued this year for a total of $825,000.

Levelland Fire Report

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
6/6/25 – 11 A.M. – LEVELLANDThe LFD responded to the 300 block of Dogwood after a report from a residential caregiver who stated they observed sparks coming from the oven. The responding crew located and turned off the electrical breaker to the oven.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
6/11/25 – 900 block of 4th Street – 6:23 P.M.An officer with LPD responded to a disturbance in the area.6/11/25 – 100 block of North College Avenue – 1:25 P.M.An officer answered a call for service regarding stolen items.6/10/25 – 700 block of College – 8:52 P.M.

Camp information across Hockley County

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
Information for ongoing or upcoming summer programs throughout Hockley County has been provided for parents or guardians interested in getting their children involved.This story will be updated every Wednesday issue throughout the summer.

Join Us In Prayer

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but nurture them in the chastening and admonishment of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4I am so grateful that I was raised to love and honor God and attend church faithfully.

Senior Menus

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday: Swedish meatball, parsley noodles, mixed vegetables, whole wheat roll w/ margarine and Angel food cake w/ strawberries & whipped topping.Tuesday: Homestyle lasagna, garlic bread, Brussel sprouts, and pears.

TxDOT offers summmer safety driving tips

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Department of Transportation (TxDOT) provides tips for common scenarios on the roadways.For instance, Texas has 76 rest stops spread across 80,000 miles of roadways. Drivers are encouraged to take 15 - 20 minute breaks for every two hours spent driving.

Hockley County Food Box still accepting summer donations

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Hockley County Food Box and South Plains Community Action continue to accept food and monitary donations.Working to keep families and individuals fed, the food box is accepting donations such as: canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruit, dry goods and nonperishable food items.
June local sales tax allocations

June local sales tax allocations

June local sales tax allocations

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will distribute $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, which is a 6.1% increase from June 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in April by businesses that report tax monthly.Cities received $734.4 million in allocations for a 5.
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