Hockley County Sheriff’s Report

6/10/2024 - DISPATCHED 10:29 A.M. - CLEARED 10:50 A.M. -HOCKLEYCOUNTYThe Levelland Fire Department received a call of an unknown fire at N. Barton Lane and Alaska Road. A fire unit located a pit on fire and made contact with the owner. The proper notification process was explained to the homeowner.

Another Day Whith Dom !

These past few weeks have felt long for many community members within Hockley County.The storms have not been kind to us heading into storm season.My heart goes out to those that have been affected by these severe storms we have experienced within Levelland and Hockley County.

Senior Menus

Monday-Chicken tenders/ gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, turnip greens, mandarin oranges and wheat roll.Tuesday- Beef macaroni and tomato casserole, lime beans, fruit and oatmeal bar and wheat bread.Wednesday- Pork chops, spinach, black eye peas, backed apple slices and cornbread.

Bills Backpacks

Bills Backpacks is continuing to accept donations through food and monetary donations.Drop off locations inclde the College Avenue Animal Clinic, the Chamber of Commerce, LISD Administration or any LISD campus.Monetary donations are accepted at the LISD Admin Office or may be mailed at P.O.

Michael and common ground

With the launch of this column last week, we officially set sail on a grand and far-reaching journey that will eventually take us from the utter-most reaches of the cosmos, to the very depths of human consciousness in order to investigate and possibly answer the age-old question; “Is God dead?

My Daddys’ old pick-up truck

Psalm 103:13 “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” My father started training me in his trades when I was about ten years old.

FCIC Board approves new 2025 subsidy rate

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors met May 23 and approved an increase in the subsidy rate growers will receive when purchasing the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO).

Protecting the garden from water stress

Texas gardens are often water stressed, plagued by too much or too little rain.Ironically, the symptoms of too much and not enough water in your garden are often the same – sad looking plants with droopy leaves, said Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Texas High Plains crop shows mixed results

While planters are still rolling, it’s estimated that 75% of the Texas High Plains cotton planting has been completed.Some areas have received moisture over the spring while others are still coming up short.

July cotton futures give up 232 points

Since last week’s close, July futures gave up 232 points, settling at 75.44 cents per pound.The focus has started to shift to the December futures contract, which is the lead contract based on open interest. December futures settled at 73.60 cents per pound, 291 points lower than last week.