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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD WINNER - Vernon Norwood (left), gold medalist in the men’s 4x400-meter relay during the 2024 Summer Olympics, received the South Plains College Distinguished Alumni Award during the college’s annual Scholarship Banquet on Nov. 7 at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland. Former SPC Assistant Track and Field Coach Blaine Wiley (right) was among the attendees who celebrated Norwood. (SPC Photo)

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD WINNER - Vernon Norwood (left), gold medalist in the men’s 4x400-meter relay during the 2024 Summer Olympics, received the South Plains College Distinguished Alumni Award during the college’s annual Scholarship Banquet on Nov. 7 at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland. Former SPC Assistant Track and Field Coach Blaine Wiley (right) was among the attendees who celebrated Norwood. (SPC Photo)

Vernon Norwood receives SPC Distinguished Alumni Award

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2024
South Plains College alumnus Vernon Norwood has made his mark in track and field from the collegiate to the international level.As a gold medalist in the men’s 4x400-meter relay during the 2024 Summer Olympics, he now joins the long list of SPC Distinguished Alumni.
TEAAND LOBSTER – Customers waited in line to order from Lubbock’s Cousins Maine Lobster food truck on Wednesday that was visiting the HTeaO on College Avenue in Levelland. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

TEAAND LOBSTER – Customers waited in line to order from Lubbock’s Cousins Maine Lobster food truck on Wednesday that was visiting the HTeaO on College Avenue in Levelland. (Staff photo by Evin Thomas)

Leslie Valentine receives SPC Distinguished Alumni Award

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2024
On multiple occasions, South Plains College alumna Leslie Valentine has been recognized for her strategic mindset and leadership in the sporting goods industry.

Hockley, Cochran 2024 General Election results

News Staff
Friday, November 8, 2024
The Hockley County Elections Office has released the unofficial voting results for the 2024 General Election. There were 8,051 total ballots cast.President/Vice President- REP Donald J. Trump/JD Vance: 6,610 - DEM Kamala D.

Various Texas schools celebrate Arbor Day

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Texas A&M Forest Service foresters and staff celebrated Texas Arbor Day with school presentations, tree plantings and tree giveaways across the state.Over 10,100 tree seedlings were given to students and communities members throughout the day.

TDLR conducts one week sting operation

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
During a recent one-week undercover sting in the Austin area, investigators from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) found a total of 102 violations, mostly by unlicensed electricians and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors who offered to perform unlicensed work.

HCSO Report

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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.

Gov. Greg Abbott deploys wildfire resources

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today deployed additional wildfire response resources as part of the state’s ongoing wildfire response in Bastrop County to support local firefighting efforts to contain and suppress the Hudson Fire which has burned over 400 acres.

Fostering Life Youth Ranch holds job fair

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Fostering Life Youth Ranch will be holding a job fair November 7, beginning 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Applicants can go to 1515 Houston Street. In-person interviews will be done during the event.Fostering Life Youth Ranch will also be looking to fill open positions as well.
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