Sheriff’s Office Report

Oct. 27Deputies opened call sheet with dispatch in reference to prohibited substance in the 1300 block of Ave. H.Oct. 29Firearm was given to the Hockley County Sheriff’s for safekeeping.Oct. 30Deputies met with a complainant at the 1300 block of Ave H in regards to a theft that had already occurred.

Schild to address South Plains Patriots Dec. 2

The South Plains Patriots will host guest speaker Krista Schild on Dec. at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Levelland.Schild currently serves as the Texas Director for RAIR Foundation.

Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert

The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office received a report of someone going by a residence on N. Hwy 385 claiming to be a code enforcement officer and requesting to do an inspection.The subject was described a black male, middle aged, bald, beard with grey hair and approximately 6’2.

Bill’s Backpacks sets December food item

Bill’s Backpack of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to stock the pantry prior to Thanksfiving and Christmas break Food item for the month of December will be pudding cups.

King offers updates at Town Hall

As a part of his regular House District 88 tour, State Rep. Ken King held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at the Levelland Fire Station to offer a summary of the 89th Legislature.

2025 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

South Plains College President Robin Satterwhite (right) presents the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award to country music artist Gary P. Nunn during the SPC Creative Arts Department’s 50th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 1.

St. Michael Parich plans 75th Diamond Jubliee Celebration Dec. 6

St. Michael Catholic Church will celebrate 75 years of faith, hope and gratitude in a 75th Diamond Jubilee celebration Saturday, Dec. 6 at its location at 316 E. Washington.The anniversary activities will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. with the Most Rev. Robert M.

Texas A&M halts teaching material outside approved syllabus

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a new policy requiring prior approval for courses that 'advocate race or gender ideology or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity' unless approved by a campus president.