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Sundown Library prepares for relocation

On December 2, The Partners Library Action Network (PLAN) assisted the City of Sundown Library with cleaning and packing their library materials in preparation for the move later this month to their new building.
GRASS FIRE - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a large grass fire near Barton Lane and Delaware Road Sunday morning around 9:45 a.m. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as a heavy presence of emergency vehicles attempted to contain the fire. The LFD called for mutual aid from the Smyer Fire Department, Hockley County and the state. Burning roughly 160 acres, fire crews were able to leave the scene around 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

GRASS FIRE - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a large grass fire near Barton Lane and Delaware Road Sunday morning around 9:45 a.m. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as a heavy presence of emergency vehicles attempted to contain the fire. The LFD called for mutual aid from the Smyer Fire Department, Hockley County and the state. Burning roughly 160 acres, fire crews were able to leave the scene around 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

Emergency notification sign ups encouraged

With recent events in the Levelland and Hockley County area, Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management Coordinator Cole Kirkland is continuing to earch community members to sign up for emergency notification alerts.

Levelland PD issues phone call scam warning

The Levelland Police Department issued a statement on their Facebook page Monday afternoon cautioning community members of a phone scam. The post details Levelland citizens receiving cell phone calls from unknown person(s) advising them of having kidnapped a loved one.
VEHICLE COLLISION - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

VEHICLE COLLISION - Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted. (Photo courtesy of Hockley County Emergency Management)

VEHICLE COLLISION

Levelland-Hockley County Emergency issued a notification of a major vehicle accident near the intersection of N. U.S. 385 and America Road Monday afternoon. Travelors were advised to avoid the area as there was a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and traffic was being diverted.

One death following two-vehicle wreck

A two vehicle wreck around noon on Monday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 385 and American Road resulted in one death and two injured. A preliminary report from DPS states, roughly 1.

Commissioners’ Court sets meeting Monday

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court will be holding a regular meeting Monday, December 4, beginning at 9 a.m in the Hockley County Courthouse. Agenda items slated for the meeting are as follows: Read for approval the minutes of the Regular Meeting held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20.

Levelland Fire Report

11/30/2023 – DISPATCHED 7:04 A.M. – CLEARED 9 A.M. – LEVELLAND Police dispatch notified the LFD of a wreck that included injuries at the intersection of Alamo Road and E. Highway 114.

Levelland Police Report

11/28/2023 – 100 block of Pine Street – 9:07 P.M. An officer with the LPD responded to the area in regard to a domestic disturbance. A report was also made. 11/27/2023 – 600 block of 8th Street – 12:08 P.M. Officers conducted a warrant service within the area.

HCSO Report

11/24/2023 - LEVELLAND A deputy met with a complainant at the Law Enforcement Center. 11/23/2023 - HOCKLEY COUNTY A deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 84 for observed violations. The driver was later arrested for DWI and Evading Arrest, Detention in a Vehicle.

SPC sets employee recognition ceremony

South Plains College will honor employees who are retiring in the fall 2023 semester. The retirees have played a vital role in the success of the college as well as the thousands of students who pass through its doors annually.