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BBQ Pitmasters-- The Lobo Pitmasters BBQ Team and their advisor, Khris Oaks, had an outstanding performance at the Area BBQ Cook Off place 3rd in dessert, 9th in beans, 9th in chicken, 3rd in ribs and 9th in brisket. Of the 21 competing teams, they placed 5t overall and earned a spot to the state competition. (Levelland ISD photo).

BBQ Pitmasters-- The Lobo Pitmasters BBQ Team and their advisor, Khris Oaks, had an outstanding performance at the Area BBQ Cook Off place 3rd in dessert, 9th in beans, 9th in chicken, 3rd in ribs and 9th in brisket. Of the 21 competing teams, they placed 5t overall and earned a spot to the state competition. (Levelland ISD photo).

Hockley Commissioners announce regular meeting

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Friday, October 3, 2025
The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, October 6, in the Commissioners’ Courtroom.The regular meeting will begin at 9 a.m. beginning with: -Read for approval the minutes for the regular meeting held at 9 a.m.

Hockley County Court Report

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Friday, October 3, 2025
286th District CourtState vs. Trey Ainsworth, Case adjudicated for the charge of resisting arrest, search or transport; State vs. Christy Barrera, Pleaded guilty to charge of Theft Property>-$20<$500 By Check; confined to Hockley County Jail and to pay a fine of $24.93, together with $81.

City of Smyer announces regular meeting

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Friday, October 3, 2025
The City of Smyer will hold a regular meeting on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smyer Senior Citizen’s Building.The following will be discussed; Announcements and action items include: Present and consider Minutes of regular meeting of Sept.
JUST JOKING!

JUST JOKING!

JUST JOKING!

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Friday, October 3, 2025
A college business professor could not help but notice that one of his students was late to class for the third time that week.Before class ended, he went around the room asking students questions from the day's lecture. Of course, he make sure to pick on his tardy pupil.
CHRISTINA REJINO MEMORIAL IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP-- Aaron Rejino, owner of Rejino Barbeque in Olton, co-founded the restaurant with his late wife, Christina, in 2018. The Christina Rejino Memorial Impact Scholarship at South Plains College will support full-time, sophomore business majors. (SPC Photo)

CHRISTINA REJINO MEMORIAL IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP-- Aaron Rejino, owner of Rejino Barbeque in Olton, co-founded the restaurant with his late wife, Christina, in 2018. The Christina Rejino Memorial Impact Scholarship at South Plains College will support full-time, sophomore business majors. (SPC Photo)

Rejino Barbeque owner recognizes late wife for valuing SPC education

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Friday, October 3, 2025
LEVELLAND – For the past several months, barbecue restaurateur Aaron Rejino of Olton has worked to honor the legacy of his late wife, Christina Rejino, who died of cancer in January. Because of a donation from Christina’s family, her dedication to education will live on at South Plains College.

Tips for Deepfake fraud protection

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Friday, October 3, 2025
( StatePoint) You answer the phone and hear a familiar voice, but are you sure you know who it is on the other end of the line? The correct answer should be “no.

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Friday, October 3, 2025
HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday - Baked chicken breast, baked potato with sour cream and margarine, peas, pineapple tidbits, chocolate pudding, and low-fat milk.
Sundown Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25

Sundown Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25

Sundown Library celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25

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Friday, October 3, 2025
Sundown Library & Parks Friends Group to celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week in October The Sundown Library will be spending the week of Oct. 19-25, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 20th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.
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