HCSO Report

8/11/25-HOCKLEYCOUNTYDeputies were advised by administration to speak with a complaint in reference to harassment.8/10/25 - ROPESVILLEDeputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Chestnut Street in reference to an assault that had already occurred.

Hockley County Commissioners’ plan regular meeting agend items Monday

The Hockley County Commissioners’ will be holding a regular meeting Monday, August 25, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom located at the Hockley County Courthouse.

SPC Regents set public hearing

The South Plains College Board of Regents will be holding a meeting Aug. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Board of Regents Room.

Health insurance carriers requesting 20% premium increase

Health insurance companies have requested an average premium increase of 24% for Affordable Care Act plans in Texas in 2026, a significant hike that could lead to destabilization in the marketplace and customers opting for less or no coverage.

Sundown City Council sets regular meeting agenda

The Sundown City Council will be holding a regular meeting Sept. 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.Agenda items set for the meeting include: Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on Aug. 12; Public hearing for the FY 2526 Budget; Public hearing for the FY 2526 Tax Rate; Adjourn.

Levelland Police Report

8/13/25 - 1300 block of Avenue H - 11:19 A.M.Officers responded to the area in reference to a stolen vehicle.8/13/25 - 1300 block of Houston - 12:56 P.M.Officers responded to a report of a burglary.8/13/25 - 300 block of College Avenue - 4:55 A.M.An officer was dispatched to an unwanted subject.

Upper Echelon Pig Sale event begins August 29

LEVELLAND – The Upper Echelon Pig Sale will take place at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland on Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30.The event kicks off on Friday, August 29, with a preview at 3 p.m., giving buyers and attendees the opportunity to view the offering in advance.

First Methodist Church introduces two new support groups beginning Sept. 2

The First Methodist Church will be holding two support group beginning Sept. 2 for community members who are facing separation, divorce or the loss of a loved one.Divorce Care is a divorce recovery seminar for recently separated or divorced individuals.

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Oh, how great is your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of men. Psalm 31:9 There are seasons in life where it seems like everything is easy and there is a complete absence of problems.