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VEHICLE COLLISION - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

VEHICLE COLLISION - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

VEHICLE COLLISION

Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted.

One death following two-vehicle wreck

A two vehicle wreck around noon on Monday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and American Road resulted in one death and two injured. A preliminary report from DPS states, roughly 1.

Commissioners’ Court sets meeting Monday

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, December 4, beginning at 9 a.m in the Hockley County Courthouse. Agenda items slated for the meeting are as follows: Read for approval the minutes of the Regular Meeting held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20.

Levelland Fire Report

11/30/2023 – DISPATCHED 7:04 A.M. – CLEARED 9 A.M. – LEVELLAND Police dispatch notified the LFD of a wreck that included injuries at the intersection of Alamo Road and E. Highway 114.

Levelland Police Report

11/28/2023 – 100 block of Pine Street – 9:07 P.M. An officer with the LPD responded to the area in regard to a domestic disturbance. A report was also made. 11/27/2023 – 600 block of 8th Street – 12:08 P.M. Officers conducted a warrant service within the area.

HCSO Report

11/24/2023 - LEVELLAND A deputy met with a complainant at the Law Enforcement Center. 11/23/2023 - HOCKLEY COUNTY A deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 84 for observed violations. The driver was later arrested for DWI and Evading Arrest, Detention in a Vehicle.

SPC sets employee recognition ceremony

South Plains College will honor employees who are retiring in the fall 2023 semester. The retirees have played a vital role in the success of the college as well as the thousands of students who pass through its doors annually.

City Council sets regular meeting Mon.

The Levelland City Council will be holding a regular meeting Monday, December 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda items slated for the meeting are as follows: Consider and take necessary action to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2023, regular meeting.

OAFC approves aid for Texas hospitals

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently applauded decisions by the Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) to approve its first abatement strategies and grant plans as well as adopting proposed rules to distribute opioid settlement funding to Texas hospital districts. During its regular meeting on Nov.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEYMENU Monday-Beef taco bake, Spanish rice, Tossed Salad w/ dressing, cauliflower and Country apple crisp. Tuesday- Chicken fryed steak, Mashed potatoes, country gravy, stewed okra, seasoned corn and pumpkin square.