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Levelland Police Report

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Jan. 212:31 p.m. - A call was made in reference to a fraudulent account in the 1600 block of Grant. A report was generated.Jan. 224:50 p.m. - An officer took a report regarding harassment.Jan. 2212 a.m. - An officer conducted a pedestrian contact on the 100 block of Avenue B. An arrest was made.Jan.

Hockley County Report

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
County CourtJefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Ryan Smith. Consumer and community debt. Non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff.American Express National Bank vs. Rickey Doshhier. Consumer and community debt. Default judgements.State vs.

Governor Abbott freezes H-1B visas

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed all public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications, escalating his administration’s scrutiny of foreign workers employed at taxpayer-funded institutions.
The many ways donated blood and plasma is utilized

The many ways donated blood and plasma is utilized

The many ways donated blood and plasma is utilized

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
There's no shortage of ways for people to give back to their communities. Volunteering, coaching kids' sports teams and participating in charitable fundraisers and food drives are just some of the many ways to strengthen a community. Donating blood is another way to give back and save lives.

Multiple polls show Trump’s approval rate sagging

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
President Trump’s approval ratings in several polls have continued to decline several issues sparking sharp disapproval.The newest new Reuters/ Ipsos poll, which is done weekly indicated a new disapproval low at 59% on the issue of immigration.
PHOTO CONTEST WINNER- Pictured from left to right: Cristal Isaacks, BreAllyn Griffith, Jessica Vinson, Emilie Griffith and Arra Delos Santos. BreAllyn Griffith won first place in the Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and winter photo contest. See photo on page 4. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER- Pictured from left to right: Cristal Isaacks, BreAllyn Griffith, Jessica Vinson, Emilie Griffith and Arra Delos Santos. BreAllyn Griffith won first place in the Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and winter photo contest. See photo on page 4. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

Memorial services set for CarrieJo “Jodie” Rawls

Carriejo “jodie” Rawls
Thursday, January 29, 2026
CarrieJo “Jodie” Rawls was called home Jan. 12, 2026. She was 84 years old. Jodie was born on Nov. 23, 1941 in Fort Worth, Texas to Carrie and EE Callaway. She spent her early childhood in Houston Texas, where she proudly considered herself to be a “tomboy”, happiest when she was active and outside.

Senior Menus

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
HOCKLEY COUNTYMonday- Chicken tender strips, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, mixed squash, wheat roll, fruit cupTuesday- Beef enchiladas, borracho beans, spanish rice, coleslaw, cornbread, apricotsWednesday- Tilapia with lemon slice, whole kernel corn, coleslaw, hushpuppies, cherry crispThursday-...

Texas Education Freedom account family applications open Feb. 4

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).
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