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Tips for driving through storms

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, a reported motor vehicle crash occurs on Texas roads about every 56 seconds. More than 10%, nearly 60,000 crashes are due to poor weather conditions.
FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING- Student Britton Clevenger scored a total of 549 points at the FFA Livestock Judging Contest held at South Plains College earlier this month. Several students from throughout the area participated in the event. (photo submitted by Joyce Evans)

FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING- Student Britton Clevenger scored a total of 549 points at the FFA Livestock Judging Contest held at South Plains College earlier this month. Several students from throughout the area participated in the event. (photo submitted by Joyce Evans)

FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING
South Plains College receives the Beautify Texas Award

South Plains College receives the Beautify Texas Award

South Plains College receives the Beautify Texas Award

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced South Plains College as a winner of the 2024 Beautify Texas Award for the Sadie Ray Graff Educational Institution of the Year for its work in preserving and enhancing Texas’ environment and making its community stronger.

Sales tax holiday set April 27

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
As the state enters severe weather season, Texans are reminded they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.

SPC Peace Officer Memorial set May 1

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
South Plains College’s annual Peace Officer Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on May 1 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 2023.

High early voter turnout reported

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Hockley County Election Administrator in conjunction with the City of Levelland has made the decision to add Saturday Early Voting on April 27.Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Hockley County Election Office.

Cochran Soil, Water District joins Stewardship Week

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts are joining organizations across the state in a campaign to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas.

HCSO releases 2023 traffic stop statistics

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres presented his departments 2023 racial profiling analysis report to the Hockley County Commissioners Monday morning.The department reported a total of 1,236 traffic stops. There were 315 stops within city streets, 456 stops on U.S.
NEW ADDITION - The new home for the Whiteface Volunteer Fire Department and Whiteface EMS is moving along. Construction began in March and the building will be an 80' x 60' metal building with four bay doors. (Photo courtesy of the City of Whiteface)

NEW ADDITION - The new home for the Whiteface Volunteer Fire Department and Whiteface EMS is moving along. Construction began in March and the building will be an 80' x 60' metal building with four bay doors. (Photo courtesy of the City of Whiteface)

NEW ADDITION

News Staff
Saturday, April 27, 2024
NEW ADDITION
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