GOP concerned over tariffs as midterms near

Republican strategists and congressmen are showing concern as opposition to tariffs appears to be much larger than it appears in the face of the upcoming midterms.

Levelland Police Report

Feb. 192:48 p.m. – Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Ave. I. Driver was found to have a warrant and an arrest was made.Feb. 201:13 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the intersection of 4th St. and Ave. G regarding a suspicious vehicle. Arrest was made.5 p.m.

Hockley County Report

286th District CourtCity Bank vs Roman Lee Barrera & Araceli Briana Barrera, consumer/ commercial debt. Final judgement, non-jury.State vs. Shnae Hagan, charged with injury to child/ disabled/elderly with intent to cause bodily injury. Dismissed.State vs.

Hancock announces Law Enforcement Advisory Panel

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the formation of a Law Enforcement Advisory Panel to strengthen collaboration between the comptroller’s office and law enforcement leaders across Texas.

Lesser prairie chicken loses federal protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final decision to remove the lesser prairie chicken from the endangered species list.

Letter to Editor

Charlie Kirk once said, “If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas – not run away from them or try to silence them.” On President’s Day, I attended the Cotton Country Republican Women Candidate Forum.

Lubbock opens new medical examiner’s office

Lubbock County will be opening its new medical examiner’s office this week. The new 32,000-square-foot facility includes a morgue, autopsy rooms, and administrative space.Funding for the new facility came through a 2023 voter-approved bond election.

MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT

MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT

TEA approves 4,200 corrections to curriculum

(The Texas Tribune) The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is correcting over 4,200 errors in its voluntary 'Bluebonnet Learning' K-5 curriculum, which was approved for 2025–2026 classroom use.