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LIBRARY’S LITTLE HELPERS - The kindergarten class of Sundown ISD has adopted the City of Sundown Library as its annual service project. Veteran teacher Stacey Buchanan approached Director A’ndrea McAdams and asked if they could help the library. It was perfect timing as McAdams was finalizing the Parkhill Building Community grant by adding plants to the front landscaping. On October 7, the two teachers–Buchanan and Jacei Barrera–walked the students a block to the library. Upon arrival, McAdams read a book p

LIBRARY’S LITTLE HELPERS - The kindergarten class of Sundown ISD has adopted the City of Sundown Library as its annual service project. Veteran teacher Stacey Buchanan approached Director A’ndrea McAdams and asked if they could help the library. It was perfect timing as McAdams was finalizing the Parkhill Building Community grant by adding plants to the front landscaping. On October 7, the two teachers–Buchanan and Jacei Barrera–walked the students a block to the library. Upon arrival, McAdams read a book p

LIBRARY’S LITTLE HELPERS

TxDOT warns of “smishing” scam

Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout.There have been multiple reports of TxTag customers receiving text messages claiming to have a balance due or past due.

Little Free Library opens in Ropesville

The Cochran Hockley Association of Retired Teachers (CHART) in partnership with Friends of the Hockley County Memorial Library officially opened and stocked the first Little Free Library in Ropesville at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 7.

Join Us In Prayer

Or what man is there among you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for fish, will give him a serpent? If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good gifts to those who ask Him!

Senior Menu

HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday: Baked chicken and dumplings, whole wheat roll with margerine, tossed salad with dressing, winter fruit cup.Tuesday: Beef and bean chile verde, white rice, tossed vegetable salad, low calorie french dressing, unsalted saltine crackers, fresh cantaloupe.

American Heart Association bridges health care needs

A new initiative by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, aims to eliminate health disparities in rural west Texas by creating “health hubs” in small-town libraries.
GIANT MUM-- LHS students in Ms. Tori Henderson's Floral Design & Horticulture classes thought outside the box and made a gigantic mum for Homecoming this year. This was a fun way for students to show school spirit and celebrate Homecoming. Pictred are Ms. Tori Henderson’s Floral Arrangement Class & Horticulture Class. (Photo courtesy of Levelland ISD)

GIANT MUM-- LHS students in Ms. Tori Henderson's Floral Design & Horticulture classes thought outside the box and made a gigantic mum for Homecoming this year. This was a fun way for students to show school spirit and celebrate Homecoming. Pictred are Ms. Tori Henderson’s Floral Arrangement Class & Horticulture Class. (Photo courtesy of Levelland ISD)

HOCKLEY COUNTY COURT REPORT

Disposed civil cases in the 286th District Court:Diana Zahn and Dale Stevens, beneficiaries of the last will/or Raymond A. and Virginia Loi v. Darrell Alvis Stevens, Virginia Darlene Fillman, indiv. & as co-trustees of the last, agreed judgements, all other civil cases.

Helping students stay ahead

When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments.

Vehicle inspection rules change Jan.1

Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration.House Bill 3297, passed during the 88th Legislature in 2023, abolishes the vehicle safety inspection program for noncommercial vehicles.