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News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and The Lord listened and heard them; so, a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who meditate on His name. “They shall be Mine,” says the Lord of Hosts, “On the day that I make them My Jewels.
OUTREACH VEHICLE-- Covenant Healthcare in Levelland launched its Rural Outreach and Wellness Program with a new non-emergency mobile unit vehicle. Shown are Autumn Home, RN and Covenant ER supervisor, County Judge Sharla Baldridge, Newman Wheeler, Covenant Levelland chief administrator, and Pat Vigil, RN and EMS director. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

OUTREACH VEHICLE-- Covenant Healthcare in Levelland launched its Rural Outreach and Wellness Program with a new non-emergency mobile unit vehicle. Shown are Autumn Home, RN and Covenant ER supervisor, County Judge Sharla Baldridge, Newman Wheeler, Covenant Levelland chief administrator, and Pat Vigil, RN and EMS director. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

Outreach vehicle to support county paramedics

Shelby Radford Staff Writer
Friday, February 27, 2026
Hockley County paramedics will soon have a new way to serve residents thanks to a newly acquired Rural Outreach and Wellness vehicle designed to improve community health and reduce unnecessary 911 calls.In 2025, Texas implemented a $1.
Hockley County elections administrator Jody Rose reported that early voting numbers for the primary election have increased compared to 2024 and encouraged county residents to vote on March 3, the final day to cast a ballot.

Hockley County elections administrator Jody Rose reported that early voting numbers for the primary election have increased compared to 2024 and encouraged county residents to vote on March 3, the final day to cast a ballot.

Early voting numbers high across state

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Texas typically does not have a large voter turnout during the March primaries, but this election appears to be one of the exceptions, with more than a million Texans casting ballots in person or via mail as of Monday, according to Secretary of State Jane Nelson.

Housing Standards Commission to hold meeting March 3

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
The Levelland Housing Standards Commission will be holding a meeting on March 3 to hold a public meeting and consider necessary action on dangerous, substandard or uninhabitable structures in the city of Levelland.Both meetings will be held at City Hall and will begin at 5:15 p.m.
LHS DEBATE TEAM

LHS DEBATE TEAM

LHS DEBATE TEAM

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The LHS UIL Cross Examination Debate Teams had a busy tournament season with Stephanie Sanchez, Jade Baeza, Isabel Canales, Sutton Milford and Gilberto Reyes, under the guidance of debate coach Joshua Ballard, doing hours of research, organization, teamwork, and building the confidence to engage in...
DEFENDER OF LIFE AWARD

DEFENDER OF LIFE AWARD

DEFENDER OF LIFE AWARD

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn founder Mark Lee Dickson received a "Defender of Life Award" from the Cotton Country Republican Women. Dickson was first invited to Hockley County in 2019 by Kati and Heath Morris.
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