TDLR issues emergency closure in Laredo

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective November 5, for a massage establishment in Laredo for suspected human trafficking.Located at 168 Foot Spa, 1705 E. Del Mar Blvd.

TWDB approves two financial resolutions for City of Slaton

On Wednesday, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $336,735 to the City of Slaton (Lubbock County), consisting of $165,000 in financing and $171,735 in principal forgiveness, from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Lead...

SASTF issues third biennial report to state

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) issued its third Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.

Xcel Energy Foundation awards $143,100 in grants

The Xcel Energy Foundation announced it is awarding $143,100 to 11 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico to recognize their contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability and Community Vitality.

Levelland Fire Department Report

11/05/24 – DISPATCHED 9:26 P.M. – CLEARED 9:45 P.M. – HOCKLEYCOUNTYThe Levelland Fire Department responded to a call from the police department about a resident smelling gas near the 1800 block of North US Highway 385. The fire units investigated and there were no alerts or gas present.

Levelland ISD School Board sets regular meeting agenda

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees will be holding a regular meeting November 13, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building Boardroom.

HCSO Report

11/3/24-HOCKLEYCOUNTYAt approximately 5:25 p.m., deputies were advised of a call for service via phone. After further investigation a report was generated as a result.11/1/24-HOCKLEYCOUNTYDeputies were dispatched to a welfare check in the 6200 block of Horse Road, a report was generated.

LPD detectives seeks information following Gregorio Mendieta death

The investigation continues in the death of a man in Levelland.Gregorio Nathaniel Mendieta was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded to a call that a man was lying in the middle of the roadway in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 20.