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STATE BOUND - Levelland Lobo Saul Hernandez will be competing in this years state cross country meet after finishing in 19th place. The meet will be held in Round Rock on November 1st. (Photo courtesy of Levelland ISD)

STATE BOUND - Levelland Lobo Saul Hernandez will be competing in this years state cross country meet after finishing in 19th place. The meet will be held in Round Rock on November 1st. (Photo courtesy of Levelland ISD)

Wallace Theater begins accepting donations for auditorium seats

Wallace Theater -- Can you change the world one seat at a time?At the Wallace Theater, the answer is a resounding yes! As you read this, consider the seat you're in.
WATERLINE WORK - The City of Levelland public works crew were working to address a waterline issue along 5th Street and Avenue A on Wednesday afternoon. The crew worked throughout the remainder of the day to make repairs. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

WATERLINE WORK - The City of Levelland public works crew were working to address a waterline issue along 5th Street and Avenue A on Wednesday afternoon. The crew worked throughout the remainder of the day to make repairs. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

Hockley Grand Jury returns indictments

The 286th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced that a Hockley County Grand Jury convened Oct. 17 and returned 10 indictments after considering cases against 13 people.Myles Andrew Casey, 32, was charged with assault of family, household member with previous conviction IAT.
CLUBVIEW SECTION COMPLETED - Roadwork has been completed between 13th Street and Clubview Drive. The City of Levelland and Texas Department of Transportation have announced that College Avenue traffic construction will switch lanes beginning October 28. The next phase of the construction project will be between Dairy Queen and McDonalds. Traffic will be diverted to the west side of the road while crews work on the east side. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

CLUBVIEW SECTION COMPLETED - Roadwork has been completed between 13th Street and Clubview Drive. The City of Levelland and Texas Department of Transportation have announced that College Avenue traffic construction will switch lanes beginning October 28. The next phase of the construction project will be between Dairy Queen and McDonalds. Traffic will be diverted to the west side of the road while crews work on the east side. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

Year end look, Levelland’s direction moving forward

As the City of Levelland closes out the calendar year, City Manager James Fisher touched on various aspects the municipality has handled and what the future could possibly hold for the city.

State HireAbility campaign underway

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the ninth annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.

HCSO Report

Around 8:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Arnett in reference to a hit-and-run. Deputies collected photos and a verbal statement from the reporting party and logged the information into evidence.

Levelland Fire Report

10/20/24 – DISPATCHED 8:30 P.M. – CLEARED 8:50 P.M. – LEVELLANDThe Levelland Fire Department responded to a gas smell near the 100 block of Flint Avenue. No gas was detected by the fire units and they cleared the scene.10/19/24 – DISPATCHED 2:53 A.M. – CLEARED 3:21 A.M.

FAFSA deadline extended

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to Feb. 15 for the 2025-2026 application cycle due to delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The standard annual deadline is Jan.