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LOBO DEN RIBBON CUTTING - The Levelland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Lobo Den located at 219 Cactus. Pictured from left to right are: Cristal Issacks, Janie Mireles, Derick Oavtbort, Owner Janie Oravtbort, Tiffany Olivares and Stephanie Rodriguez (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

LOBO DEN RIBBON CUTTING - The Levelland Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Lobo Den located at 219 Cactus. Pictured from left to right are: Cristal Issacks, Janie Mireles, Derick Oavtbort, Owner Janie Oravtbort, Tiffany Olivares and Stephanie Rodriguez (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

LOBO DEN RIBBON CUTTING

YEARS OF HARD WORK - During the Hockley County Employee Apreciation Luncheon Thursday at the Mallet Event Center and Arena, Hockley County Commissioners Larry Carter was recognized for his 20 years of service and Cliff Shaw was recognized for his 15 years of service. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

YEARS OF HARD WORK - During the Hockley County Employee Apreciation Luncheon Thursday at the Mallet Event Center and Arena, Hockley County Commissioners Larry Carter was recognized for his 20 years of service and Cliff Shaw was recognized for his 15 years of service. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

YEARS OF HARD WORK

AMAZING JOB LADIES - Hockley County’s Patty Castaneda and Anna Hord were recognized for their 15 years of service during the Hockley County Employee Appreciation Luncheon that was held Thursday. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

AMAZING JOB LADIES - Hockley County’s Patty Castaneda and Anna Hord were recognized for their 15 years of service during the Hockley County Employee Appreciation Luncheon that was held Thursday. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

AMAZING JOB LADIES

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Now there was in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold the angel of the Lord stood before them and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were greatly afraid.
LATE NIGHT REPAIRS - The City of Levelland Water Department worked late into the night Thursday evening repairing leaks near Avenue D and 2nd Street, as well as 9th Street and Avenue E. Residents around the areas were informed that low water pressure could occur until the leaks were repaired. (Photo courtesy of City of Levelland)

LATE NIGHT REPAIRS - The City of Levelland Water Department worked late into the night Thursday evening repairing leaks near Avenue D and 2nd Street, as well as 9th Street and Avenue E. Residents around the areas were informed that low water pressure could occur until the leaks were repaired. (Photo courtesy of City of Levelland)

Robert Garza Jr. pleads guilty ahead of trial

District Attorney for the 286th Judicial District of Texas Angela L. Overman announced Friday morning through a press release that Robert Jose Garza Jr., voluntarily pled guilty to the murder of Elijah Lebario and the serious bodily injury inflicted upon his older sibling M.L. on December 14.

LISD School Board discusses facility reports

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday with facilities taking the main focus of the meeting. Michael Otto from Eurofins J3 Resources, Inc. presented asbestos reports to the board.

State comptroller releases monthly local sales tax revenues

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in November, 3.7% more than in November 2022. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.
YEARS OF SERVICE - Hockley County held their employee recognition banquet Thursday afternoon at the Mallet Event Center and Arena. Employees with the county were recognized for their five, 10, 15 or 20 years of service following the lunch portion of the event. Pictured are the individuals who received their five-years of service award. Pictured from right to left are Tracie Evans, Jennifer Palermo, Pam Kiser, Leslie Lehmann and Kristen Garza. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

YEARS OF SERVICE - Hockley County held their employee recognition banquet Thursday afternoon at the Mallet Event Center and Arena. Employees with the county were recognized for their five, 10, 15 or 20 years of service following the lunch portion of the event. Pictured are the individuals who received their five-years of service award. Pictured from right to left are Tracie Evans, Jennifer Palermo, Pam Kiser, Leslie Lehmann and Kristen Garza. (Staff photo by Myra Guerrero)

YEARS OF SERVICE

PUCT welcomes LP&L

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is welcoming Lubbock Power and Light customers to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market and retail electric competition.

Hockley County Voter registration cards

In accordance with State Law, the Hockley County Election Office has begun mailing out new voter registration cards. The new cards are expected to be arriving in mailboxes over the next few weeks. The new cards will be yellow, and individuals may discard any old cards.