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City of Levelland presented preliminary budget overview

City of Levelland presented preliminary budget overview

City of Levelland presented preliminary budget overview

A preliminary budget review in the form of a comprehensive budget letter was provided to the Levelland City Council during their regular meeting Monday which has also been made available to the public on their website.

DSHS announces end of recent West Texas measles outbreak

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the end of this year’s measles outbreak centered in West Texas. It has been more than 42 days since a new case was reported in any of the counties that previously showed evidence of ongoing transmission.As of Aug.
NEWEST HCSO DEPUTY

NEWEST HCSO DEPUTY

NEWEST HCSO DEPUTY

The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) welcomed Deputy Vasquez II as he was officially sworn in on Tuesday. Pictured is Vasquez (left) with Hockley County Sheriff Chris Wischkaemper.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROGRESS

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROGRESS

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROGRESS

Since the ground breaking ceremony on June 23 for the new wastewater treatment plant, MH Civil Constructors has completed the necessary dirt removal for the aerator basin. The work on the new treatment plant continues with an anticipated final completion date set for Dec. 3, 2026.

Court Report

Disposed criminal cases in the 286th District Court:State v. Daniel Hernandez, deferred for the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one of less than one gram with a fine of $1,000 and probation of three years.State v. Frederick G.

LPD Report

8/13/25 - 1310 Avenue H - 11:19 A.M.Officers responded in reference to a stolen vehicle.8/13/25 - 1300 block of Houston - 12:56 P.M.Officers responded regarding a burglary.8/13/25 - 300 block of College Avenue - 4:55 A.M.An officer responded regarding an unwanted subject.