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Hockley County Court Report

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Friday, October 31, 2025

289th District Court Disposed CasesState vs. Mederrick O’Keith Harper, charged with theft of property>=$20<$500 by check. Case dismissed, defendant deceased.State vs. Joshua Christian, charged with criminal trespass in a habitation or shelter center. Defendant pleaded guilty.

Levelland Fire Dept. Report

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Oct. 22Fire Department Engine 8 was dispatched to the 100 block of Tanglewood for a reported carbon monoxide alarm activation. Upon arrival, fire personnel made contact with the occupant and conducted an interior investigation using gas monitoring equipment.

Levelland Police Report

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Oct. 22Officers dispatched for phone message in the 100 block of Capital.Oct. 239:45 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1200 block of Houston St. for warrant service. Arrest made.Oct. 248:40 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the 1500 block of 12th St. regarding an assault. Arrest made.6:26 p.m.

Just Joking!

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Friday, October 31, 2025

A friend shared the following thoughts, which had been embossed on teeshirts for oldies!--I thought growing old would take longer.--When I was a kid I wanted to be older...this crap is not what I expected.--Of course size matters. No one wants a small glass of wine or a little money.

Texas Broadband Development Office submits final BEAD proposal, in grants, paving way for universal high-speed internet access statewide

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Friday, October 31, 2025

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) will soon submit its final proposal to the federal government to invest approximately $1.3 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds.

NUNN - Nunn is a Texas Hall of Fame country music artist, his search for a particular chemistry course led him to SPC, where he benefited from the smaller class sizes. (Photo courtesy of SPC)

South Plains College honors 2025 Distinguished Alumni

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Friday, October 31, 2025

South Plains College will recognize Gary P. Nunn, Cory T. Newsom and Brett Brock with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for their noteworthy career achievements. Established in 1987, the award honors outstanding alumni who have also made significant contributions to their community.

Ag Tour increases industry awareness

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Friday, October 31, 2025

The Hockley County Ag Tour kicked off this past Tuesday with numerous attendees from the community and students from the Smyer High School ag department.

Winter weather requires preparation

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Friday, October 31, 2025

As winter weather approaches, homeowners are encouraged to winterize water pipes, plants and protect from harsh freezing temperatures.Experts at the Texas A& M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, shared some tips about caring for pets during winter weather.

USDA to resume limited FSA operations

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Friday, October 31, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced plans to “resume Farm Service Agency (FSA) core operations” and move forward with distributing commodity program payments to farmers, despite the ongoing government shutdown.

SOUTH-- LIFE Grant Foundation at South Elementary: Alexis Gavina, Brittany Richards and Tiffany Harkins with Donna Pugh, Landon McCormack, Kylie Boggs, Ryan Fitzgerald and Shana Fleming (Levelland ISD photo)

SOUTH

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Friday, October 31, 2025

SOUTH--LIFE Grant Foundation at South Elementary: Alexis Gavina, Brittany Richards and Tiffany Harkins with Donna Pugh, Landon McCormack, Kylie Boggs, Ryan Fitzgerald and Shana FlemingCAPITOL--LIFE Grant Foundation at Capitol Elementary: Kristy Sanders, Kathy Potter and Dolores Lopez with Donna...

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