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St. Paul Lutheran Church offers “Ashes to Go”

This upcoming Wednesday, February 14, is not only Valentine’s Day, but it is also Ash Wednesday, a day observed by many Christians which signifies the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days of solemn reflection and preparation for Easter.

Texas’ oil, gas production continues to surge

A report from the Texas Oil and Gas Association shows that the state’s energy industry is showing no signs of waning, boasting record levels of crude oil production as the federal government introduced further environmental regulations that industry leaders said are designed to hinder production.
JARED DOCKERY

JARED DOCKERY

Jared Dockery continues HCSO candidacy push

Jared Dockery, 41, is one of three candidates running for the Hockley County Sheriff’s position in the upcoming general election in May. Dockery is currently employed with the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office as a Lieutenant of Investigations.
JODY GUERRA

JODY GUERRA

Jody Guerra eyes Hockley County Sheriff position

Jody Guerra, a native of Levelland has continued to pursue his candidacy for the Hockley County Sheriff position for the upcoming general election set in March. Guerra who is currently serving as a investigator for the 286th Judicial District for Hockley and Cochran County.
CHRIS WISCHKAEMPER

CHRIS WISCHKAEMPER

Chris Wischkaemper seeks Hockley County Sheriff spot

Chris Wischkaepmer is continuing to seek the public’s vote as he has filed for the Hockley County Sheriff’s position slated for the March election. Beginning his career with the Marine Corps from 1998 to 1992, he is a Desert Storm combat veteran. Wischkaemper joined DPS in 1994 and began in Post.

Levelland Council approves multiple resolutions

During the previous Levelland City Council meeting held February 5, the group was presented several action items that dealt with making various improvements throughout the city. Recently, city staff went out for an Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Lobo Lake Trail Grant Project.
SAFETY IS KEY - All law enforcement officers within the state of Texas are required to a minimum of 16 hours of active shooter training provided by ALERRT. In order to bridge the gap in training periods, the Levelland Police Department constructed a basic active shooter training module to aid new officers with the LPD and SPC to provide them with training in the case of an active shooter incident. Moving forward, the LPD is looking to provide additional training in the future as in-service training as updat

SAFETY IS KEY - All law enforcement officers within the state of Texas are required to a minimum of 16 hours of active shooter training provided by ALERRT. In order to bridge the gap in training periods, the Levelland Police Department constructed a basic active shooter training module to aid new officers with the LPD and SPC to provide them with training in the case of an active shooter incident. Moving forward, the LPD is looking to provide additional training in the future as in-service training as updat

SAFETY IS KEY