One vehicle wreck results in one death

According to DPS reports a single-vehicle crash left one man dead, and two passengers injured along U.S. Highway 62, Thursday. around 4:45 p.m. The report states a 2014 Isuzu Ascender was traveling Southwest six miles North of Ropesville.

City staff provide Red Flour Beetle update

The on-going battle with the Red Flour Beetle infestation in the Kaufman Addition continues as the City of Levelland continues to provide the public with more information in the process of eradicating the nuisance. The City of Levelland issued a press release regarding the infestation September 8.

Texas comptroller, TWDB awaits water project financing

With Texas voters preparing to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to help finance water projects, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the publication of his agency’s report, Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 (PDF), which echoes critical water issues highlighted in the Texas...

DPS announces recent retirements, new positions appointed moving forward

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Jeoff Williams, North Texas Regional Director Hank Sibley and Aircraft Operations Division Chief Pilot Tim Ochsner.

ANOTHER DAY WITH DOM!

The Labor Day holiday has come and gone and I hope everyone was able to enjoy their weekend and be well rested. With college football in fullswing this past weekend I had a field day with my eyes glued to the TV.

Fire Report

9/2/2023 - DISPATCHED 3:35 P.M. - CLEARED 3:43 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call in reference to a nine-month-old child locked in a running vehicle at a residence located in the 800 block of Avenue C. Dispatch also notified Bush Wrecker Service.

Police Report

9/4/2023 - 200 block of Pecan Street - 7:06 P.M. An officer with the LPD was dispatched to a residence within the area in reference to criminal mischief. A report was taken as a result. 9/4/2023 - 1300 block of Avenue H - 3:06 P.M.

Hockley County Sheriff’s Report

INCIDENTSUMMARY 8/28/2023 - 2:06 A.M. - SMYER A deputy with the HCSO was dispatched to the 200 block of Cleveland in Smyer regarding a theft that had occurred. A report for theft of a firearm between $750 and $2,500 was made. 8/27/2023 - 12:55 A.M.

SPC, Texas Tech alumni associations hosts pregame tailgate September 16

The alumni associations of South Plains College and Texas Tech University are inviting all SPC/TTU dual alumni to a special pregame tailgate before the Texas Tech/Tarleton State game on Sept. 16. Members of the unique Dual Alumni Program can come to the FrazierAlumni Pavilion from 3 p.m.