STUDENT HERO AWARD

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center encourages visits

Community members of Hockley County are continued to be reminded that a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has opened as of June 24 at the Civic Center located at 1900 McKinley at the Levelland City Park.Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until July 12.

Community celebration set July 7, downtown Levelland

A community celebration will be held on July 7, beginning at 6 p.m. in downtown Levelland.

Disposing firework debris

Community members are throughout Hockley County are being reminded to be dispose of firework debris following their activities.Fireworks are not considered household hazardous waste and can be placed in your garbage container for removal.

DSHS discusses mercury posioning through tainted skin cream products

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recently received a report of one case of mercury poisoning related to use of a tainted skin lightening cream.

Texas A&M AgriLife shares pet safety tips during extreme heat

With the sweltering dog days of summer here, Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage Texans to incorporate precautions to protect pets from heat stress.Water, shade and ventilation are key. Proper hydration is vital for animal health, but it is just one component of ensuring proper thermoregulation.

TTU hosts summit at Memorial Civic Center

The Texas Tech University Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and the Texas Section of the American Water Works Association are collaborating to host the inaugural Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit (AWSS) in Lubbock, Texas August 7-9, 2024 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic...

Governor Greg Abbott prepares response ahead of Hurricane Beryl

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response Conditions) which was effective at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 5.

Library Summer Program

JRCA Finals Rodeo set July 10-13

Levelland will host the JRCA Finals Rodeo from July 10-13 at the Mallet Arena & Event Center.On July 10 at 7 p.m. there will be a scholarship rodeo along with a mother and son ribbon roping and father and daughter goat tying. Rodeo performances will start both July 11 and 12 at 8 a.m.