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Area competitors attend Ft. Worth, San Angelo shows

Area competitors attend Ft. Worth, San Angelo shows Area FFA Chapter and 4-H participants saw numerous competitors at the Fort Worth and San Angelo livestock shows recently, showing as strong competitions.Other upcoming major shows include San Antonion, Houston and Austin.
McWhorter’s Univited Bee Swarm

McWhorter’s Univited Bee Swarm

McWhorter’s uninvited bee swarm

Johnny and Evelyn Ridener found thousands of bees cooped together outside McWhorter’s tire shop.Mr. Ridener said the bees had been there for a few days now, and they haven't moved from that spot. They plan to leave them alone and let nature take its course.
SPC’s fourth-annual Groove Day to feature Omar Hakim

SPC’s fourth-annual Groove Day to feature Omar Hakim

SPC’s fourth-annual Groove Day to feature Omar Hakim

The South Plains College Creative Arts Department will host its fourthannual Groove Day, featuring world-renowned drummer Omar Hakim. The free event will start at 10 a.m. on Mar. 28 at the Tom T. Hall Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building on the Levelland campus.
LISD approves teacher certification action plan

LISD approves teacher certification action plan

LISD approves teacher certification action plan

Across the state, public schools are facing the new requirements concerning teacher certification deadlines including schools in Hockley County.During the 89th Texas Legislature regular session in 2025, House Bill (HB) 2 was passed and signed into law Gov.
EMILIO MIRANDA, PIO, HOCKLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

EMILIO MIRANDA, PIO, HOCKLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sheriff’s Office gains changes with grant

The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office has big plans for itself and the county. With the Senate Bill 22 Grant (SB 22 grant), the agency can make changes regarding promotions, equipment, salaries, and other amenities.

Candidate forum held at SPC

The Chamber of Commerce and Levelland Emerging & Active Professionals (LEAP) held a candidate forum this past Thursday at the South Plains College Sundown Room.
Sundown Rough Friends received a grant for improvements at the community softball field - (left to right) Chad, Amanda and Haidyn Harrall, Susan Dietz, treasurer of Roughneck Friends, and Ron Holson, Sundown councilman.

Sundown Rough Friends received a grant for improvements at the community softball field - (left to right) Chad, Amanda and Haidyn Harrall, Susan Dietz, treasurer of Roughneck Friends, and Ron Holson, Sundown councilman.

Roughneck Friends receive improvement grant

The City of Sundown Library & Parks Friends Group (“Roughneck Friends”) has received a $13,765 grant from the Parkhill Building Community Fund to support improvements at the Sundown community softball field.

Graf endows scholarship for sound technology students

Sound technology professional Patrick Graf has established a $15,000 endowment that showcases the dedication South Plains College alumni have to their alma mater.A dedicated supporter of South Plains College and the community of Levelland, Davy Dean “Dave” Graf passed away in May of 2020.

Levelland Police Report

Feb. 102:15 p.m. – Officers advised of agency assist in the 400 block of Ave. B. Report was generated.Feb. 1112:05 p.m. – Officer met with individual at the LEC regarding a harassment complaint.10:15 p.m. – Officer dispatched to Hwy 114 and FM 3261 regarding a traffic accident.Feb. 122:36 p.m.