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The Levelland Police Department joined Santa at the SPC Christmas lighting event and helped with traffic and provided added security as well as celebrating the beginning of the holidays with the community. The LPD will be stepping up for Blue Santa this coming weekend, along with the Noon Lions Club to bring some joy to less fortunate children.

The Levelland Police Department joined Santa at the SPC Christmas lighting event and helped with traffic and provided added security as well as celebrating the beginning of the holidays with the community. The LPD will be stepping up for Blue Santa this coming weekend, along with the Noon Lions Club to bring some joy to less fortunate children.

Fire department urges safety during holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Decking the Christmas halls can be fun but it is important to remember some holiday fire hazard tips so the celebration doesn’t go up in flames.The Levelland fire department Derrick Lewis urges people to know fire safety. For example space heaters are highly dangerous if not used properly.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
Nov. 1911:26 a.m. – Officers dispatched to 1310 Ave. H in response to report of criminal trespass. Multiple subjects identified on behalf of complainant.8 a.m. – Animal Control Officers dispatched 200 block of Bobby Street in reference to dog bite.5 p.m.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed Cases
Friday, December 5, 2025
State vs. Priscilla Romero, charged with possession of controlled substance PG 1&lt;1G.State vs. Anthony Gipson, Court ordered to comply with pre-trial diversion program.State vs. Daniel Torres, Court order to adjudicate.State vs. Mindy Renea Chavez, charged with possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Farm News Update

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
Market sentiment has turned more constructive, and the week ahead will test whether softer U.S. labor data and a weaker dollar are beginning to reinforce expectations for a December Fed rate cut.

Texas removes women, minorities from HUB program

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
The state comptroller’s office announced it is removing women- and minority-owned businesses from the state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by economically disadvantaged groups, as reported by the Texas Tribune.

Major stock show season approaching

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
Major livestock show season is fast approaching as 4-H and FFA students get ready for events across the state of Texas, including those in Hockley and Cochran County.

TTU Creighton imposes restrictions on curriculum

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton imposed restrictions on how faculty discuss race, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms and introduced a new course content approval process, underlining that instructors could face discipline for not complying.

Heseman gives thumbs up to LISD students

Hannah Woodrum
Friday, December 5, 2025
Dr. Donald Heseman, superintendent of Levelland ISD, has officially finished his first semester here in Levelland.Over the past six months Heseman has felt so much love and compassion from the community. Heseman is so excited as to where the school district is headed.
RING THE BELL- Levelland ISD Special Education Director Lacey Doster and DAEP Administration Laurie Jones are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. Throughout the month of December, LISD administrators and educators will be ringing the bell to help raise funds for the Salvation Army to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families across Texas. (LISD photo)

RING THE BELL- Levelland ISD Special Education Director Lacey Doster and DAEP Administration Laurie Jones are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. Throughout the month of December, LISD administrators and educators will be ringing the bell to help raise funds for the Salvation Army to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families across Texas. (LISD photo)

City council approves board appointments

News Staff
Friday, December 5, 2025
The City of Levelland city council met on Monday evening to consider and take action on ordinances, numerous city board appointments and get updates and reports.
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