Hockley County emergency notification signups continue

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.

LPD plans catalytic converter stamping, raises theft awareness

The Levelland Police Department (LPD) is raising awareness for catalytic converter theft that has been increasing across Texas.Catalytic converters contain precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium.These metals are in high demand and can be sold for a significant profit.

Breaking down budget process ahead of busy season

As the summer unfolds, taxing entities such as counties, municipalities, colleges and school districts are undergoing the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year.

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline across Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an enhanced tri-agency website that will offer a modern, userfriendly platform to strengthen Texas’ education-to-workforce pipeline through a collaboration between the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating...

New state law streamlining metal license plate process underway

Texans will soon experience a more streamlined process for receiving metal license plates when they purchase a car from a dealer, thanks to a new state law.

...Lost & found...

The earring glinted up at Jennifer between two salt shakers as she scrubbed at a sticky patch at table three. The late afternoon light made prisms along its eggshaped crystal.A half a grand easy, she calculated in her head. Not much, but enough to get me by for a few weeks.

...The jacket...

Verity moved like a panther despite her arthritic knees. She had watched the redheaded teen examine the same clothes rack for ten minutes before deciding to make a move.At the same time the teen’s fingers clasped the pink leather collar, Verity clamped down on her elbow.“Drop it!” Verity barked.

...Charity: Our greatest mission in life...

I Peter 4:8- “And Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”I John 4:8-10- “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

...Perfectly clear...

Here I am wanting to be pc (perfectly clear) In this world where most can’t see (or hear) It is the lies told all around us We even heard our parents make a fuss.

Producer diagnoses a failing crop

Glenn Carter of Armstrong County knew something was wrong.In 2023, his corn began browning seemingly overnight despite his irrigation efforts.A seasoned farmer of corn, cotton, sorghum, wheat, hay grazer and alfalfa, Carter had seen drought, pests and disease. But this felt different.