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Texas A&M Forest Service awards $14M to fire departments

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments this past Friday.The Levelland Fire Department received $25,000 for personal protective equipment and $10,000 for training aids, as did the Whiteface Volunteer Fire Department.
BUILDING SAFETY-- Pictured left to right conducting a fire inspection on a local business are Cade Millenbine, fire inspector and Lt. Jeff Pharis of the Levelland Fire Department. The inspections are being done to ensure all local businesses are up to code. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

BUILDING SAFETY-- Pictured left to right conducting a fire inspection on a local business are Cade Millenbine, fire inspector and Lt. Jeff Pharis of the Levelland Fire Department. The inspections are being done to ensure all local businesses are up to code. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Fire Department inspections continue

Eric Venkatesan Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Levelland Fire Department's top priority is public safety, which means helping businesses stay up to code with regular fire inspections. As inspections continue, the department has information to help businesses stay up to code and common mistakes to avoid.

Texas cattlemen frown on Argentine import deal

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
A new deal has been penned between the United States and Argentina to quadruple imports of lean beef despite push back from House lawmakers and the U.S. and Texas cattle industry.The state of Texas is the nation’s largest producer of beef.

Airspace over El Paso temporarily closed

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
The skies over El Paso were temporarily closed after the Federal Aviation Agency posted a notice of a 10-day closure of airspace over the city “for security reasons.”On Tuesday, the FAA posted a “temporary flight restriction” order on its website on Tuesday that stated a 10-nautical-mile (11.

Hockley County Report

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
286th District CourtState vs. $2,571, Joshua Leal, civil case related to criminal matter. Non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff.Ladonna Gayle Click vs Terry Ray Maynard. Divorce no children. Final judgement, non-jury.County CourtState vs Robert King, charged with evading arrest/ detention.
Levelland Police Report

Levelland Police Report

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Feb. 48:05 a.m. – Officers advised of stolen vehicle traveling westbound on Hwy 114. Contact was made with vehicle and arrest was made.10:57 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1400 block of 2nd St. for a delayed report of criminal mischief.10:47 p.m.

Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Jan. 16Deputies dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center to an incident that had already occurred. Report was generated.Jan. 18Deputies dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center regarding fraud. Report was generated.Jan.
FIELD TRIP - Anton ISD 2nd–5th grade students attended an unforgettable field trip as a part of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Adventure. Highlights included touching a snake, coding and programming robots, coding a car robot, evaluating what makes wind turbines effective, building structures with straws, designing and launching catapults, painting with mud, examining animal dung and learning how to give CPR. (Photo courtesy of Anton ISD)

FIELD TRIP - Anton ISD 2nd–5th grade students attended an unforgettable field trip as a part of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Adventure. Highlights included touching a snake, coding and programming robots, coding a car robot, evaluating what makes wind turbines effective, building structures with straws, designing and launching catapults, painting with mud, examining animal dung and learning how to give CPR. (Photo courtesy of Anton ISD)

SPC to host Monte Carlo Evening

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Guests at South Plains College’s upcoming Monte Carlo Evening can expect a lively casino-style night filled with games, entertainment and opportunities to fund student scholarships.
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