Hockley County Grand Jury returns indictments

The 286th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced that a Hockley County Grand Jury convened on February 4, and considered cases against 26 individuals.

TxDOT encourages safe driving practices

A parent’s worst nightmare happens all too often in Texas as the number of unbuckled teen drivers and passengers killed in crashes is rising. TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up— every seat, every ride.

Jr. Curator program deadline approaches

The Wallace Theater in Levelland is excited to announce the launch of its new Junior Curator program, offering local students the opportunity to dive into the field of public history, museum studies, curation, and historic preservation.

TRAINING MAKES PERFECT

TRAINING MAKES PERFECT - The Levelland Police Department engaged in their regular Stop Stick training for new officers. Officer Omar Diaz worked on deploying Stop Stick’s successfully throughout several different scenarios Monday afternoon at the Levelland City Park. 

HCSO Report

2/3/2024 - LEVELLAND Deputies responded to the 100 block of Holly Street in reference to an assault that took place in the county. A report for Assault Causing Bodily Injury Family Member was made.

LPD Report

2/15/2024 - 300 block of 2nd Street - 6:06 P.M. An officer responded to the area in reference to a welfare check. An arrest was made for Public Intoxication. 2/14/2024 - 800 block of Avenue D - 8:52 P.M. An officer was dispatched to the area in reference to a disturbance.

Levelland Fire Report

2/15/2024 - DISPATCHED 12:58 P.M. - CLEARED 1:50 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received a call in reference to a carbon monoxide detector activation in the 200 block of Lincoln in Smyer. Dispatch advised that Smyer Volunteer Fire Department had been paged twice with no response.

Hockley County SWCD taking orders for windbreaks

Hockley County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for windbreak, shade and fruit trees. The order deadline is March 5, 2024. Residents are encouraged to order early as supplies are limited and will be filled on a first come serve basis.

Ag census data released

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) last week announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level.