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Vehicle inspection rules change Jan.1

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
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.

Bill’s Backpack donations

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
Bill’s Backpacks of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to restock the donation pantry before the holidays year.

Senior Menu

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday: Chicken rice casserole, black eye peas, carrots, wheat roll, fruit cocktail.Tuesday: Tuna & noodle casserole, english peas, chuck wagon corn, wheat roll, applesauce.Wednesday: Beef stew, turnip greens, cornbread, black forest parfait.

ISAT recognizes Texas Tree Award winners

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) recognized the Texas Tree Award winners at the 44th annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco.

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, September 20, 2024
Disposed civil cases filed in the 286th District Court:Christy Gomez Vargas v. Jonathan Matthew Vargas, agreed judgments, divorce.Vanguard Well Resources LLC v. Guillermo Reyes, nonsuited or dismissed by plaintiff, contract-consumer, commercial, debt.

Local burning tips offered

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Despite the fall season approaching, the lack of moisture along with high temperatures continue to amplify drought conditions resulting in wildfire conditions being a constant threat.
AMERICAN FFA DEGREE—2022 Levelland High School graduate Ashley Austin earned her American FFA Degree. While at Levelland High School, Ashley was a Hockley County Ag Ambassador, and she was active in all aspects of FFA. She was also involved in NHS & YELL. To obtain this degree, Ashley had to earn the State FFA Degree, keep records, and earn 50 hours of community service while attending university in an agricultural education program. Less than 1% of FFA Members obtain this degree.

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE—2022 Levelland High School graduate Ashley Austin earned her American FFA Degree. While at Levelland High School, Ashley was a Hockley County Ag Ambassador, and she was active in all aspects of FFA. She was also involved in NHS & YELL. To obtain this degree, Ashley had to earn the State FFA Degree, keep records, and earn 50 hours of community service while attending university in an agricultural education program. Less than 1% of FFA Members obtain this degree.

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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