DSHS provides South Plains measles update

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of April 25, 646 cases have been identified since late January. Sixty-four of the patients have been hospitalized.

SPC sets annual Police Officer Memorial Service

South Plains College’s annual Peace Officer Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 30 on the lawn of the Levelland campus entrance.The event will honor law enforcement officers whose lives were lost while serving and protecting citizens across the United States in 2024.

BEAUTIFUL NEW TREE

In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Levelland Parks Department partnered with Keep Levelland Beautiful to plant a tree at L.G. Griffin Park located at Jefferson Street and Lucille Avenue on Thursday.

Texas labor market continues growth streak

Texas' economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force.Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs.

HCSO Report

4/11/25 - SMYERHCSO deputies responded to a residence in reference to an assault. A report for assault causing bodily injury was taken as a result.4/11/25-HOCKLEYCOUNTYHCSO deputies responded to the 2000 block of Belvedere in reference to an unwanted subject.

Levelland Police Report

4/14/25 - 1000 block of South Alamo - 8:53 P.M.Officers were dispatched for a medical call.4/14/25 - 100 block of W. Highway 114 - 2:54 P.M.Officers were dispatched to an unwanted subject.4/14/25 - 1200 block of Avenue A - 9:35 A.M.Animal control officers responded to an animal complaint.

Covenant Health brings back Kidney Transplant Program

The Kidney Transplant Program at Covenant Medical Center will provide life-changing opportunities for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney conditions.

Texas House gives final approval for school funding

The Texas House on Thursday gave final approval to its priority school funding legislation.The lower chamber advanced the bill in a 142-5 vote. It would increase school districts’ money per student, raise teacher salaries and limit the hiring of educators without formal classroom training.

Levelland Fire Report

4/13/25 - 9:30 P.M. - LEVELLANDThe LFD received a call regarding a gas odor at a building in the 1500 block of Fifth Street.. The interior and exterior of the building was checked but there were no signs of gas detection.4/13/25 - 9 P.M.