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Grassland CRP sets signup deadline date June 28

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP).The sign ups run through June 28, 2024.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - The Smyer Volunteer Fire Department held their first cornhole tournament (Fire In The Hole Cornhole Tournament) on Saturday in Smyer. All proceeds benefit the Smyer Fire Department as they are trying to raise money for a new station. They also had a silent auction, BBQ sandwitches chips and drinks, car show, games and a dunk tank. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - The Smyer Volunteer Fire Department held their first cornhole tournament (Fire In The Hole Cornhole Tournament) on Saturday in Smyer. All proceeds benefit the Smyer Fire Department as they are trying to raise money for a new station. They also had a silent auction, BBQ sandwitches chips and drinks, car show, games and a dunk tank. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened with SBA, Red Cross

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Monday at the Civic Center located at 1900 McKinley at the City Park.Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the entire week.
DUNK TANK - On Saturday, at the Smyer VFD Fundriser, the fire department set up a dunk tank. Pictured is Fire Fighter Joshua Flores dressed in a turtle outfit waiting for some one with a good aim to cool him off. There was also a cornhole tournament and a car show contest.(Staff photo by Emilly Campos)

DUNK TANK - On Saturday, at the Smyer VFD Fundriser, the fire department set up a dunk tank. Pictured is Fire Fighter Joshua Flores dressed in a turtle outfit waiting for some one with a good aim to cool him off. There was also a cornhole tournament and a car show contest.(Staff photo by Emilly Campos)

SPC Regents hear storm recovery report

During the monthly regular meeting held by the South Plains College Board or Regents, the group received a detailed presidents report that covered storm recovery, construction and legislative updates.South Plains College President Dr. Robin Satterwhite began his report by focusing on storm recovery.
TREE LIMB CUTTING - A crew with Asplundh was working on cutting down tree limbs that were in the way of power lines on Wednesday in the Country Club area. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

TREE LIMB CUTTING - A crew with Asplundh was working on cutting down tree limbs that were in the way of power lines on Wednesday in the Country Club area. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

TREE LIMB CUTTING

SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Pictured is Kelly Hancock with the Levelland Chamber of Commerce leading the Hockley County Memorial Library’s third event of their Summer Reading Program. The children in attendance learned about recycling by picking up litter from the courthouse lawn and made it into artistic creations. The fourth event is slated for June 26 beginning at 10 a.m. on the courthouse lawn. The theme of the event is “Adventure Quest.” (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Pictured is Kelly Hancock with the Levelland Chamber of Commerce leading the Hockley County Memorial Library’s third event of their Summer Reading Program. The children in attendance learned about recycling by picking up litter from the courthouse lawn and made it into artistic creations. The fourth event is slated for June 26 beginning at 10 a.m. on the courthouse lawn. The theme of the event is “Adventure Quest.” (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

HCSO Report

6/9/2024 – HOCKLEY COUNTYDispatch with the Levelland Police Department advised deputy response to the 3000 block of Kansas in reference to domestic a fight.6/6/2024 – HOCKLEY COUNTYA HCSO deputy took a report of copper theft from three Verizon transmission tower locations.

Gov. Abbott announces new hospital projects

Governor Greg Abbott announced seven new state hospital projects to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services.The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.