DEADLY COLLISION - Around 12 p.m. Tuesday, Hockley County Sheriff’s, Hockley County-Levelland Emergency Management, Levelland EMS and Texas Department of Transportation responded to a twovehicle collision in Smyer on Highway 114. According to the HCSO, one person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. East bound traffic was diverted down FM 168 S. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County-Levelland Emergency Management)

HOLIDAY WRAP-UP - City of Levelland crews were scene taking down the lighted Christmas decorations that placed on various light poles through the busy roadways such as College Avenue and Avenue H. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

TAKING SHAPE - Construction at the Slim Chickens new location located in Levelland is talking shape as the main exterior of the building is nearing completion. A grand opening date has yet to be announced, however, applications are being accepted through slimchickenjobs.com. Updates are available through Slim Chickens Levelland Facebook Page. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)