Record dry spell grips Texas

The recent winter storm in Texas is unlikely to provide meaningful, immediate improvement to the longterm drought conditions due to the nature of the precipitation and subfreezing temperatures which limits immediate water absorption into the ground and reservoirs.Prior to this storm, the U.S.

41st annual Sausage Lovers Festival set for Feb. 1

St. Michael Catholic Church in Levelland is making final preparations this week for its 41st Annual Sausage Lovers Festival slated for Sunday, Feb. 1 in the Parish Hall at 314 E. Washington St.

Sheriff’s Office Report

Dec. 21Deputies dispatched to the 6800 block of E. Hwy 114 regarding a deceased person.Dec. 22Deputies responded to the 5000 block of Deer Road regarding threats. Report was generated.Dec. 23Deputies dispatched to the 3600 block of Quail Road regarding fraud. Report was generated.Dec.

Anthrax confirmed near Silverton..

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed anthrax in a Briscoe County steer in late December.The infected animal was on now-quarantined property 4 miles north of Silverton.The disease can infect humans and animals and has been found in the Panhandle before, but it is more common downstate.

Fire Department Report

Jan. 14Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Houston regarding call from location that alarm was going, but no smoke or problems. Crew checked the facility and found no issues, reset alarm and returned to station.

ICE agents stay active in Texas

With President Trump making mass deportations a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, ICE has been active in Texas with the complete approval of Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Legislature who passed laws to aid the federal agents.

Sheriff immigration law enforcement grant program underway

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program is accepting applications funding local sheriff’s office.“Public safety starts with enforcing the law,” Hancock said.

Hockley County Report

County CourtMidland credit management inc. vs. Darryl Lewis. Consumer and community debt. Default judgements.Misti Jolene Davenport vs. Todd Andrew Davenport. Divorce. Final judgement and non-jury.Bo Thoms vs. Kaylee Thoms. Divorce. Final judgment and non-jury.Tina Mulkey vs.

Levelland Police Report

Jan. 1512:36 p.m. - Officers responded to 1310 Avenue H to meet with a complaint.Jan. 154:45 a.m. - Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Brentwood in reference to an information call.Jan. 176:47 p.m.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEY COUNTY Monday - Chicken spaghetti, carrots, zucchini, bananas and vanilla pudding and wheat bread.Tuesday - Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, tossed vegetable salad and low calorie french dressing, cucumber tomato salad, sliced whole wheat bread and sliced bananas in orange juice.