Hockley Commissioners’ set regular meeting agenda

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, April 7, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.

HHSC award over $6 million in grant funding for rural hospitals

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.“Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and wellbeing of Texans across our great state,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “This $6.

Grant funding boosts law enforcement salaries, hiring in smaller communities

The Texas Comptroller’s Office has delivered roughly $254 million in financial assistance to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices as part of a grant program providing supplemental salaries to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and district and county attorney’s offices in eligible...

Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas House

The Texas House Public Education Committee on Thursday voted in favor of a $1 billion spending cap for the first two years of a potential school voucher program and increasing by $395 the base amount of money public school districts receive for each student.

Levelland City Council sets meeting Monday

The Levelland City Council will be holding a regular meeting Monday, April 7, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Levelland Police Report

4/2/25 - 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr.Officers responded to the area in reference to a disturbance.4/2/25 - 100 block of FlintOfficers responded to a residence within the area in reference to a domestic fight.4/1/25 - 2300 block of E.

Levelland Fire Report

The LFD received a report of a grass fire near FM 168 and FM 1585. The LFD requested water assistance and advised dispatch to contact Smyer VFD since the reported fire was in their district. Upon arrival and after investigation, the fire was out on arrival and the LFD extinguished the fire.

Court Report

State v. Qualin Miller, dismissed for the offense of possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, less than one gram because the defendant was convicted on two felony charges out of Ector County and was sentenced to TDCJID.State v.

Casas for CASA Annual Fundraiser runs through May 30

CASA of the South Plains is excited to announce the return of its annual fundraiser, Casas for CASA, presented by Market Street.This year’s event will run from April 1 through May 30.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday: Polish sausage, pinto beans, coleslaw, cornbread and peaches.Tuesday: Chicken rice casserole, black eye peas, carrots, wheat roll and fruit cocktail.Wednesday: Beef stew, turnip greens, cornbread and Black Forrest parfit.