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TxDMV warns Texans about ongoing text scam

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – Texans should think twice before clicking on links in threatening text messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or similarly named agencies.

Letter to the editor

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
By the Whiteface Cemetery AssociationThe Whiteface Cemetery Association would like to thank the following businesses who generously donated to our silent auction.In Whiteface, Betty Scarbrough, Patterson Ranch and the Outlaw Café.In Morton, Butterfly Kioses, Cox Auto, and Leuis Farm and Ranch.
BOOKS & BAGELS - Pictured are Michaela and Colt Dejoungh while they had a blast coloring and together at Books and Bagels on Wednesday at the Hockley County Memorial Library. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

BOOKS & BAGELS - Pictured are Michaela and Colt Dejoungh while they had a blast coloring and together at Books and Bagels on Wednesday at the Hockley County Memorial Library. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Books and Bagels

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Levelland Code Enforcement emphasizes compliance

Levelland Code Enforcement emphasizes compliance

Levelland Code Enforcement emphasizes compliance

Ada Niederhauser Staff Writer
Friday, July 11, 2025
Wanting to work with Levelland citizens, the City of Levelland’s Code Enforcement Department continues working to protect public health, life and safety.With recent heavy rains, Interim Building Inspector, Eli Colunga, encourages citizens to keep up property during the summer months.

Hockley County emergency notification signups continue

News Staff
Friday, July 11, 2025
Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to stay informed and alerted in case of emergencies.Residents are encouraged to go to RUAWARE.US to register for Hockley County Alerts.

Local monthly sales tax allocations

Hannahwoodrum Staff Writer
Friday, July 11, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will distribute $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, which is a 4.5% increase from July 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly.Cities received $725.9 million in allocations for a 4.
HCSO INMATE BAPTIZING - Twenty-one inmates at the Hockley County Jail were baptized Friday morning courtesy of Minister Dewey Gragson. Pictured is Gragson performing a baptism alongside HCSO Jailer McClain. Gragson has been visiting the jail every Monday to hold Celebrate Recovery lessons for interested inmates. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

HCSO INMATE BAPTIZING - Twenty-one inmates at the Hockley County Jail were baptized Friday morning courtesy of Minister Dewey Gragson. Pictured is Gragson performing a baptism alongside HCSO Jailer McClain. Gragson has been visiting the jail every Monday to hold Celebrate Recovery lessons for interested inmates. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Hockley County Jail inmates baptized Friday

Dom Puente Managing Editor
Friday, July 11, 2025
The morning routine for 21 inmates at the Hockley County Jail was a little different Friday morning as they were baptized by Minister Dewey Gragson.Since becoming Hockley County Sheriff, Chris Wischkaemper has been excited to introduce Gragson to the inmates as he leads a Celebrate Recovery Group.
LPD BADGE PINNING

LPD BADGE PINNING

LPD BADGE PINNING

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
During Levelland’s City Council meeting Monday evening, Levelland Police Officer Blake Parker was celebrated with a pinning ceremony as he has been promoted to Sergeant.
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