HCSO Report

8/5/25-HOCKLEYCOUNTYDeputies initiated a traffic stop near E. Highway 114. A report number was generated.8/1/25 - SUNDOWNDeputies were dispatched to the S. Veal Street in reference to an unwanted subject. An arrest was made as a result.

...Dog days...

Mitchell Harris rushed out of the conference room, wiping his brow with the sleeve of his tailored suit. The board’s decision stuck like Velcro to his soul. No one was secure, and nothing could be done to rescue the unfortunate. Dozens of names had been nixed.

...The crossing...

Rain lashed the windows of the old diner off Route 78. Inside, the air smelled of burnt coffee and damp wool. Two men sat at opposite ends of the counter— one hunched in a hooded jacket, dripping with mud and urgency; the other dressed crisp, calm, and dry, tapping absently on his phone.

S.O.S

Peter and the disciples were out in a boat in the darkness, encountering strong wind and stormy waters.Just before dawn, Jesus appeared, walking towards them on top of the water. When the disciples saw Him, they were terrified, thinking they were seeing a ghost!

...And God heard...

No one knew how far Jason had fallen, not really. On the outside, he still showed up, still smiled when expected, and still said, “I’m fine,” when asked. But inside, he was exhausted from holding it all together.

...I don’t understand...

I have always enjoyed Law and Order stories. Authors like John Grisham, Robert Whitlow, and Terri Blackstock have provided me with many hours of reading and speculating. When I was tapped for Jury duty a few years ago, I looked forward to it. I was eager to see the workings of justice up close.

Retail beef prices hit record highs

Retail beef prices are reaching record highs in the U.S., driven by the shrinking U.S. cattle inventory and continued strong consumer demand.According to the Consumer Price Index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average price of ground beef rose to $6.

Helpful tips toward lowering water bills

Doorbell cameras are already used for home security. But what if they could save you money on your water bill?

Beef cattle short course holds screwworm panel

Start thinking about the biggest threats to the livestock and wildlife industry now.That was the advice given at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course during a panel discussion and general session talk about New World screwworm.