Floodwaters leave trail of devastation through Hill Country

Floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July claimed lives, destroyed homes and caused major damage to farms and ranches.

HCSO Report

7/5/25 – SUNDOWNDeputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of South Hockley Street in Sundown in reference to criminal mischief.7/24/25 – ANTON Deputies were dispatched to East 1st Street in Anton in reference to a theft that had already occurred.

LFD Report

7/2/25 – 10A.M. – HOCKLEY COUNTYThe LFD were dispatched to a second wreck near Highway 114 and Owl Road. Units arrived to everyone out of their vehicles. The LFD were advised by DPS they could clear the scene and return to the station.7/2/25 – 8:30A.M.

Levelland Police Report

An officer arrived at the area regarding a warrant service. An arrest was made.7/7/25 – 800 block of 10th Street – 3:39 P.M.An officer conducted a traffic stop. An arrest was made for an outstanding warrant.7/6/25 – 100 block Brentwood – 10 P.M.An officer was dispatched regarding a reported runway.

Keep Levelland Beautiful city-wide garage sale Aug. 2

Keep Levelland Beautiful invites residents to take part in a Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, August 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.This event encourages neighbors to declutter, recycle goods, and come together for a day of community connection and reuse.

City of Levelland provides prohibited sign reminder during garage sale season

The City of Levelland is providing a reminder for community members regarding prohibited signs.

WELCOME NEWLY ELECTEDS

The Levelland Evening Lions celebrated their new electees during their Monday meeting at Dickey’s BBQ. Pictured from right to left are: Bill Roe, Jim Vancil, Thomas Ervin, Secretary/Treasurer Katie Ervin, President Chris Prentice, Second Vice President Nita Ervin, Austin Everest and Joe Tijerina.

Helpful tips to prevent, remove grass stickers

Whether you call them grass stickers or sandburs, you know these prickly little pain dispensers are no fun. Luckily, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can help you win the war against them.

Protecting kids’ mental health this school year

(StatePoint) From schoolwork and homework to friendships and extracurriculars to potentially dealing with difficult situations like bullying, there is a lot for kids to navigate during the school year.

...Contrasting cliff cultures...

A popular restaurant named Tidal Raves sits on the highest peak of a sheer, vertical cliff overlooking the sea north of Depot Bay.Oregon does have gorgeous sandy beaches where children build sand castles and search for unbroken sea shells.