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JUNETEENTH PROCLOMATION

JUNETEENTH PROCLOMATION

JUNETEENTH PROCLOMATION

The 35th annual Juneteenth Celebration was held this weekend at L.G. Griffin Park. On Saturday, Mayor of Levelland, Breann Buxkemper read a proclamation kickingoff the celebration. Pictured is Mayor Buxkemper (left) and Juneteenth Committe Member Glenda Jones (right).

Catalytic converter stamping service available July 19

The Levelland Police Department (LPD) is raising awareness for catalytic converter theft that has been increasing across Texas.To help community members take precautionary measures, a free catalytic converter stamping event will be held Saturday, July 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Laws signed to bolster Texas small businesses

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott signed House Joint Resolution 1, House Bill 9, House Bill 346, House Bill 2464, and House Bill 5195 into law to support Texas' small businesses while virtually attending the Houston Regional Business Coalition luncheon.

TxDMV license plate reminder

AUSTIN – 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.
COCHRAN COUNTY’S NEWEST DEPUTY - Pictured is Kevin Lucio (right) being officially sworn-in as a deputy by Cochran County Sheriff Jody Guerra (left). A Cochran County native, Lucio has served as a jailer for the Cochran County Sheriff's Office for the past five years. Deputy Lucio recently completed the SPAG Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Lucio is the newest deputy to join the Cochran County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of Jody Guerra)

COCHRAN COUNTY’S NEWEST DEPUTY - Pictured is Kevin Lucio (right) being officially sworn-in as a deputy by Cochran County Sheriff Jody Guerra (left). A Cochran County native, Lucio has served as a jailer for the Cochran County Sheriff's Office for the past five years. Deputy Lucio recently completed the SPAG Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Lucio is the newest deputy to join the Cochran County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of Jody Guerra)

City of Levelland May building permit numbers

A total of 189 building permits have been issued by the City of Levelland totaling roughly $8.4 million while 52 permits were issued during May totaling $2.4 million.Four single-family permits have been issued this year for a total of $825,000.

Levelland Fire Report

6/6/25 – 11 A.M. – LEVELLANDThe LFD responded to the 300 block of Dogwood after a report from a residential caregiver who stated they observed sparks coming from the oven. The responding crew located and turned off the electrical breaker to the oven.

Levelland Police Report

6/11/25 – 900 block of 4th Street – 6:23 P.M.An officer with LPD responded to a disturbance in the area.6/11/25 – 100 block of North College Avenue – 1:25 P.M.An officer answered a call for service regarding stolen items.6/10/25 – 700 block of College – 8:52 P.M.