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Sundown held its Annual Oil Patch celebration complete with a parade, food and lots of games and fun. The entire community, school and city get in on the action.

Art enriches community

Ada Niederhauser News-press Intern

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

With over 100 art installations, Levelland has long been known as the City of Mosaics. The addition of a new mosaic at City Hall and the Wallace Theater’s ongoing efforts can remind citizens of the value of art in communities.

WHITHARRAL MEET THE PANTHERS - Whitharral fans got pumped up for football season with players, fans and the school ready to get started with Friday Night Lights. (Whitharral ISD photo.)

WHITHARRAL MEET THE PANTHERS

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Hockley County 4-H Gold Star – Colt Parkinson

Hockley County 4-H Achievement Banquet

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Hockley County 4-H Clover Kid Diploma – Isabelle Acevedo, Radek Hockley County 4-H Dukatnik, Kade Hubbaard, Creed Huysmana, Kielle Norris and Browen Wellborn.

Hockley County 4-H Achievement Banquet

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

I PLEDGE: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living, for my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.Hockley County AgriLife Extension Office(806) 894-3159 1212 Houston St Ste 2 hockley-tx@tamu.edu

School accountability scores released

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) this past Thursday announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state.The Overall Rating measures how much students are learning in each grade and whether they are ready for the next grade.

Supporting Hockley County 4-H

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Friend of 4-H Award (top photo) Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Wes Utley presented the Hockley County 4-H Friend of 4-H Award to South Plains Implement and Brian Hubbardt for their support and contributions to the local clubs and their events.

Hockley County 4-H members receive honors, recognitions

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Hockley County 4-H Achievement Banquet was held this past Sunday at the Mallet Event Center to recognize its members, leaders, volunteers and supporters who made 2026 a successful year.

Flock announces update to system

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Following intense scrutiny and criticism across the country, the Flock Safety surveillance company says it will be making updates to its automatic license plate reader database system as part of what it says is a continuation of its commitment to both safety and privacy.

Distinguished 4-H Leader

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Texas AgriLife Extension Agent We Utley presented the Hockley County 4-H Distinguished Leader to Leigha Gray for her steadfast support and willingness to help 4-H members throughout the county.

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