TWDB adopts 2027 State Water Plan

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) unanimously voted to adopt the 2027 State Water Plan.The TWDB produces a new state water plan every five years based on 16 regional water plans developed by the regional water planning groups.

LISD trustees approve policies, agreements

The Levelland ISD school board held its regular meeting on July 22 to consider charges, the appraisal calendar, reauthorizations and other important items.

County Commissioners hold regular meeting

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday for a regular meeting where they approved requests from entities throughout the county, heard a presentation from the county tax assessor and held a budget workshop.

State unemployment rate at 4.4%

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas for June was reported to be 4.4%, according to the official U-3 unemployment rate.Nationally, Texas ranked 31st among all 50 states and the District of Columbia in unemployment, according to Labor Department data.

LHS Cheers in New School Year

LHS Cheers in New School Year

Hockley County Court Report

CountyState vs. Christopher Petra, charged with terroristic threat/ cause rear SBI. Placed under supervision.State vs. Jakiki Lodon Garrett, charged with driving while intoxicated. Placed on community supervision.State vs. Christopher Sanchez, charged with possession of marijuana <2 oz. Dismissed.

Levelland Police Department Report

July 151:26 a.m. - Officer contacted a pedestrian at the 1300 block of East Hwy 114. Report was generated.1:30 a.m. - Officers dispatched to the 300 block of Ave. E regarding a domestic fight.2:20 a.m. - Officer responded to the 100 block of Elgin regarding a terroristic threat. No threat found.

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