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South Plains Implement held their annual community and customer appreciation luncheon this past Friday. Pictured is congressman candidate Tom Sell who was the guest speaker. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

South Plains Implement held their annual community and customer appreciation luncheon this past Friday. Pictured is congressman candidate Tom Sell who was the guest speaker. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

South Plains Implement

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
South Plains Implement held their annual community and customer appreciation luncheon this past Friday. Pictured is congressman candidate Tom Sell who was the guest speaker.
LIVESTOCK SHOW - The Hockley County Livetstock Show Peewee goats.

LIVESTOCK SHOW - The Hockley County Livetstock Show Peewee goats.

CDC overhauls children’s vaccine schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The U.S. is dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, while leaving other immunizations open to families to make a choice on.

Fire Department Report

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
Jan. 1Fire Department was dispatched to the block of Martin Luther King for child calling for a shoe in a tree.Fire Department was dispatched to Hwy 114 and County Road regarding a report of a small grass fire or box on fire in the parking lot.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
Dec. 171:12 a.m. – Officers dispatched to the 100 block of Willow Wood for an assault that already occurred. Subjects involved were contacted and a report filed.3:00 p.m. – Officers/ CIT dispatched to the area of Washington regarding an individual with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Hockley County Report

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
286th District Court Disposed CasesState vs. Marco Antonio Ramirz, charged with assault causes bodily injury family member. Adjudicated.State vs. Cheryl Ann Webb, charged with criminal trespass.

City issues 11 permits in December

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
The City of Levelland issued permits for 11 new projects and certificate of occupancies for both residential and commercial projects in December 2025.Permits were issued to:Brandie Gaona, 412 10th Steet, addition of carport.Jony Bhakta, 913 FM Road #300, demolition.Elias Castillo 103 Ave.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board honored South Plains College with a 2025 Star Award for innovating its coursework with open educational resources and artificial intelligence during the Higher EDge 2025 conference in December at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin. Pictured from the left are THECB Commissioner Dr. Wynn Rosser, SPC Instructional Designer Heather Medley and SPC Industrial Technology Department Chair Jimmy Stratton. (Photo courtesy of THECB)

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board honored South Plains College with a 2025 Star Award for innovating its coursework with open educational resources and artificial intelligence during the Higher EDge 2025 conference in December at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin. Pictured from the left are THECB Commissioner Dr. Wynn Rosser, SPC Instructional Designer Heather Medley and SPC Industrial Technology Department Chair Jimmy Stratton. (Photo courtesy of THECB)

SPC preps for 2026 with Star Award-winning OER, AI course redesign

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
Open educational resources and artificial intelligence are innovating technical education across South Plains College as faculty prepare for the Spring 2026 semester.

Sundown City Council to meet Jan. 13

News Staff
Friday, January 9, 2026
The Sundown City Council will be holding its regular meeting on Jan. 13 at 5: 30 p.m.The mayor is expected to make a statement regarding appropriate conduct at council meetings.
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