TNC, TPWD purchase Heath Canyon Ranch

AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

Levelland Police Report

5/7/25 – 1300 block of Avenue H – 2:14 P.M.An officer was dispatched to the area to conduct a warrant service. An arrest was made as a result.5/7/25 – 100 block of Houston Street – 7:54 A.M.An officer was dispatched to a residence within the area in reference to a 9-1-1 hangup.

HCSO Report

5/4/25 - HOCKLEY COUNTYA deputy was dispatched to E. State Highway 114 and S. FM2646. A report number was generated.5/4/25 - HOCKLEY COUNTYA deputy was dispatched to Owl Road and Horse Road. A report was generated.5/2/25 - HOCKLEY COUNTYA deputy was dispatched to W.

DPS introduces new K-9 graduates

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of two new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, bolstering DPS’ detection and tracking operations.

Texas eyes energy grid restraints for businesses

ODESSA — Texas will need a lot more energy in the future.Driven largely by demand from businesses such as data centers and the oil and gas industry, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s grid operator, predicts the state’s energy needs will nearly double in six years.State Sen.

Fire Report

5/7/25 – 10 A.M. – LEVELLANDThe LFD received a call reporting a motor vehicle accident rollover near the 4900 block of 114. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the vehicle on its side and the patient was standing out of the window. The window and windshield was removed.

Sundown City Council reschedules Monday meeting

The Sundown City Council will be holding a regular meeting Tuesday , May 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.The meeting has been rescheduled due to the eight grade graduation on May 13. You can contact Sundown City Hall at 806-229-3131 for more infomration.

May’s local sales tax allocations announced

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will distribute $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, which is a 4.5% increase from May 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly.Cities received $823.6 million in allocations for a 14.

Leading EDG continues to assist Levelland entrepreneurs

Leading EDG has been helping Levelland’s entrepreneurs grow and has become a resource available to the public during any stage of an individual’s business pursuit.