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High Hockley County inmate numbers remain

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
Like many inmate facilities across Texas, the Hockley County Jail is dealing with a continued increase in numbers of inmate housing. Hockley County currently has contracts with Hale, Yoakum, Garza, Lubbock and Terry County.
NECESSARY EVIL - Levelland Police Officers Blake Parker and Emilio Miranda demonstrated the proper technique for maneuvering through hallways and classrooms during an active shooter threat Tuesday afternoon at the Levelland Intermediate School. LPD Captain Mateo Lopez explained that the training has become a necessary evil as active threats in schools remain a possibility. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

NECESSARY EVIL - Levelland Police Officers Blake Parker and Emilio Miranda demonstrated the proper technique for maneuvering through hallways and classrooms during an active shooter threat Tuesday afternoon at the Levelland Intermediate School. LPD Captain Mateo Lopez explained that the training has become a necessary evil as active threats in schools remain a possibility. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

LPD holds active shooter training at LIS

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Levelland Police Department held an active shooter training course this past week at the Levelland Intermediate School with their newest officer and new South Plains College officers.
FORD TRUCK WINNER DRAWING - Norma Rubalcava (right) announced the winner of the 2023 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Supercrew truck that was given away at the 39th Annual St. Michael Sausage Lovers Festival this past Sunday. Eddie Cook of Denver City was the lucky winner. Looking on are Fr. Jonathan Phillips, Eddie Trevino, Ana Trevino and Sherry Phelps. Gayle Ford of Levelland sold the winning ticket. (Photo courtesy of Stephen John)

FORD TRUCK WINNER DRAWING - Norma Rubalcava (right) announced the winner of the 2023 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Supercrew truck that was given away at the 39th Annual St. Michael Sausage Lovers Festival this past Sunday. Eddie Cook of Denver City was the lucky winner. Looking on are Fr. Jonathan Phillips, Eddie Trevino, Ana Trevino and Sherry Phelps. Gayle Ford of Levelland sold the winning ticket. (Photo courtesy of Stephen John)

FORD TRUCK WINNER DRAWING

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Letter to Editor

Jim Leggitt
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Ty Gregory makes some excellent points in his letter requesting a change of South Plains College Regent’s meetings to evening hours. I have personally experienced a loss when my pharmacist (Ty) moved for what I am sure is a position in Lubbock with more promise.

SPC Regents set meeting Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The South Plains College Board of Regents will be holding a regular meeting Thursday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Board of Regents Room located at the Administration Building. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ryan Gibbs will provide a Texan to Red Raider update.

ANOTHER DAY WITH DOM!

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
I feel like this is the perfect time for my annual baseball is right around the corner column. For those who know me outside of the News-Press, baseball is my favorite sport and I agree the games may take forever but I still enjoy it.

Governor Abbott provides weather response resources

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of an anticipated severe weather system moving across Texas, starting Friday and into the weekend.
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