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DPS announces two Texas Most Wanted arrests

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two Texas 10 Most Wanted offenders are back in custody.Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Dewarren Knowles on Aug. 17 and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Antioneo Sims on Aug. 27.

Hockley County sets Monday meeting agenda

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, September 9, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.Read for approval the minutes for the regular meeting held at 9:30 a.m.

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
Disposed civil cases filed in the 286th District Court:Olivia Gray-Ortiz v. Matthew Shane Gray, final judgment, nonjury, divorce.Zachary Kane Antwine v. Noel Lynn Antwine, final judgment, non-jury, divorce.Servbank SB v. Joseph B. Pierce, default judgments, contract-consumer, commercial, debt.

Tips to stay connected during emergencies

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
(StatePoint) No matter where you live or what time of the year it is, individuals, families, businesses and others nationwide should be prepared for unpredictable weather and natural disasters – from hurricanes to tornadoes to wildfires.

Voting registration deadline approaches

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
The Hockley County Elections Office is reminding all residents that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November 2024 general election is fast approaching.The last day to register is Monday, October 7.To register, residents can visit the Hockley County Elections Office at 911 Austin St.

City of Sundown Library unveils health hub resource

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
The City of Sundown Library and its staff are continuously trying to fill the needs of the community and have added another resource in a health hub. Library Director, A’ndrea McAdams explained that implementing the health hub is a way to increase health literacy amongst the community.

United family raises health awareness

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2024
Throughout September, all United Family locations across Texas and New Mexico will begin raising funds and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases during the annual MDA Aisles of Smiles program to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
BUTCH’S RAT HOLE DONATION – Butch’s Rat Hole & Anchor Service donated $10,000 for SPECO’s food truck. Pictured, from left to right: Gloria Gamez, Missy Patton, Anthony Avalos, Brendyn Stanley, Diego Alvarado, Scott Bryant of Butch’s Rathole, Anthony Moore, Bobbie Hendon, Donnie Hoover, Mark Franklin of Butch’s Rathole, Jasmine Chino, Elijah Jourden, Keely Kent, Yesenia Maldonado and Cande Jackson. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

BUTCH’S RAT HOLE DONATION – Butch’s Rat Hole & Anchor Service donated $10,000 for SPECO’s food truck. Pictured, from left to right: Gloria Gamez, Missy Patton, Anthony Avalos, Brendyn Stanley, Diego Alvarado, Scott Bryant of Butch’s Rathole, Anthony Moore, Bobbie Hendon, Donnie Hoover, Mark Franklin of Butch’s Rathole, Jasmine Chino, Elijah Jourden, Keely Kent, Yesenia Maldonado and Cande Jackson. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

SPECO utilizes dontations toward food truck program

Evin Thomas Staff Writer/photographer
Monday, September 9, 2024
South Plains Educational Cooperative has started accepting donations for a cross-county food truck as part of their transition program.The fundraiser for the project was released on Aug.
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