Texas labor market hits monthly high

The Texas labor market once again set record-high levels for jobs, employed Texans, and the civilian labor force.April marks the 37th consecutive month of positive annual job growth.

Hockley Commissioners set regular meeting Mon.

The Hockley County Commissioners Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, May 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hockley County Courthouse.

Levelland Housing Standard considers various properties

During theMay 14 meeting, the Housing Standards Commission for the City of Levelland considered the property(s) located at:116 Walnut St., Levelland, TX 79336, SHANNON (LEV), BLOCK 19, LOT 2 E/80;1603 8th St., Levelland, TX 79336,WILLIAMS(LEV),BLOCK 4, LOT 23-24; 109 Oak St.

Hockley County Sheriff’s Report

5/10/2024 - HOCKLEY COUNTYDeputies took a report in reference to a Historical marker being vandalized in the Northern part of the county. A report for Criminal Mischief between $50 and $500 was made.5/9/2024 - LEVELLANDA deputy made a pedestrian stop in the 200 block of 8th Street.

Levelland Fire Report

5/15/2024 - DISPATCHED 4:01 P.M. - CLEARED 4:57 P.M. LEVELLAND The fire department received a call stating Atmos was requesting standby at a gas leak in the 800 block of Avenue D due to striking a line near a residence.

Sundown City Council sets monthly regular meeting

The Sundown City Council will be holding their monthly regular meeting May 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

LEDC sets Lunch and Learn event

The Levelland Economic Development Corporation will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event May 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the South Plains College Sundown Room.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed criminal cases filed in the 286th Judicial District Court:State v. Andrew G. Valderas, convicted for the offense of Fraudulent Use, Possession of Identifying Information, less than five items.

Funeral services pending for Tommy Ray Condren, 77

Tommy Ray Condren, 77, of Levelland, passed from this life on May 15, 2024 in a Levelland care facility. There are no services scheduled at this time.Tommy was born January 13, 1947 in Vernon, TX to Joe and Gladys (Streety) Condren, and grew up mostly in Littlefield, TX.

SPC Natatorium releases summer swim schedule

The South Plains College Natatorium will be open from June 3 to Aug. 8 (except on the July 4 holiday) for summer swimming and classes.Members can only do lap swims from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.