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Huffines releases taxable property value estimates

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines released updated estimates of statewide taxable property values for tax years 2026- 2028, as required under the Texas Education Code.These estimates provide key data to support budgeting for the 2028– 29 biennium.Final statewide taxable property value for the 2025 tax...

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust vs Billy/Familia Roper, contractual. Default judgement. State vs. Rylie Ann Michelle Gutherie, charged with evading arrest/detention with vehicle. Deferred with probation and fine.
The 2027 Levelland High School seniors won the PowderPuff Football for the third year in a row. The game is held each year during Homecoming Week leading up to the HOCO football game and crowning of the queen and king. The Lobos will be facing the San Angelo Lake Chiefs on Frieday at 7 p.m.

The 2027 Levelland High School seniors won the PowderPuff Football for the third year in a row. The game is held each year during Homecoming Week leading up to the HOCO football game and crowning of the queen and king. The Lobos will be facing the San Angelo Lake Chiefs on Frieday at 7 p.m.

LHS Homecoming Week Fun - Powder Puff

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
The 2027 Levelland High School seniors won the PowderPuff Football for the third year in a row. The game is held each year during Homecoming Week leading up to the HOCO football game and crowning of the queen and king. The Lobos will be facing the San Angelo Lake Chiefs on Frieday at 7 p.m.

Levelland Police Department Report

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
Sept. 239:01 p.m. - Officers dispatched to the 1400 block of W. Adams regarding an assault.Sept. 248:29 a.m. - Officer dispatched to the Law Enforcement Center regarding a fraud.

Levelland city council meeting set for Oct. 5

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Levelland city council will hold it regular meeting on Oct. 5 at city hall.Council members are expected to consider purchasing real property located in College Heights Addition and authorize the city manager or mayor to execute all documents to complete the transaction.The council is also...

Smyer aldermen to hold regular meeting Oct. 8

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
The city of Smyer Board of Aldermen will be holding a regular meeting on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizens’ Building.The board is expected to take action on ordinances adopting new water rates, new sewer rates and garbage collection rates on second reading.The board is expected to...

Miller renews efforts to suspend motor fuels tax

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller welcomed Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to waive certain restrictions on dyed diesel fuel and increase allowable truck weights, calling it a positive first step, but warned that more relief is needed as crushing fuel prices continue to squeeze Texas...

Pet Talk: Pets Can Help Elderly

Texas A&m School Of Veterinary Medicine
Friday, October 2, 2026
With the number of adults 65 and older growing, and more at risk of social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, the companionship of a wagging tail or a soft purr can enrich the lives of older adults.Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical...
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