Hockley County Court Report

Disposed criminal cases in the 286th District Court:State v. John Anthony Ramirez Jr., order on state’s motion to dismiss for possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1 of more than one gram, because it was in the best interest of justice.State v.

Local art competition winners

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Keep Levelland Beautiful proudly partnered with the Take Care of Texas Art Contest to host a local art competition this past February.

Checking air conditioning systems before summer heat

Springtime is the perfect time to hire a licensed air conditioning contractor to assess any mechanical issues in a air conditioning system.But before hiring an air conditioning contractor, consumers should check the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website (www.tdlr.texas.

Join Us In Prayer

The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. So, Joseph found favor in his sight and served him.

SPC to unveil Tell Campbell Way

The late James Tell Campbell of Levelland will be recognized at 9 a.m. on May 2 during the unveiling of Tell Campbell Way at the entrance to South Plains College’s Levelland campus.Friends, family and members of the community are invited to attend the street sign unveiling.

Wallace Theater hosts annual Kentucky Derby

The Wallace Theater, in partnership with the Levelland Ladies Golf Association, is bringing all the excitement, elegance, and Southern charm of Churchill Downs straight to West Texas.

DSHS provides South Plains measles update

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of April 25, 646 cases have been identified since late January. Sixty-four of the patients have been hospitalized.

SPC sets annual Police Officer Memorial Service

South Plains College’s annual Peace Officer Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 30 on the lawn of the Levelland campus entrance.The event will honor law enforcement officers whose lives were lost while serving and protecting citizens across the United States in 2024.

BEAUTIFUL NEW TREE

In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the City of Levelland Parks Department partnered with Keep Levelland Beautiful to plant a tree at L.G. Griffin Park located at Jefferson Street and Lucille Avenue on Thursday.