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Hockley County Grand Jury returns indictments

A Hockley County Grand Jury in the 286th Judicial District Court returned 22 indictments. William Boyd Garrett, 64, was charged with the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, 1-B, less than one gram.
HIGHWAY WRECK - The Hockley County Sheriff’s Department, Levelland Police Department, Levelland Fire Department and TxDOT responded to a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 114 and Veretto Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two adult individuals and one minor were transported by Levelland EMS to Lubbock for their injuries. The extent of the injuries and report of the incident have yet to be made public. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

HIGHWAY WRECK - The Hockley County Sheriff’s Department, Levelland Police Department, Levelland Fire Department and TxDOT responded to a two-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 114 and Veretto Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two adult individuals and one minor were transported by Levelland EMS to Lubbock for their injuries. The extent of the injuries and report of the incident have yet to be made public. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

HIGHWAY WRECK

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Texas leads national VA claims

Texas contains the largest veteran population of any state, at over 1,543,160. Additionally, Texas leads the nation in veterans filing disability claims associated with the PACT Act, at over 73,490, since it was enacted in August 2022.

Police Report

7/19/2023 - 2000 block of S. College Avenue - 11:32 P.M. Multiple Levelland Police Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to an accident. After further investigation, one male individual was arrested and transported to Hockley County Jail. 7/19/2023 - 200 block of Avenue M - 9:19 P.M.

Levelland Fire Report

7/15/2023 - DISPATCH - 4:58 P.M. - CLEARED - 5:03 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY Levelland Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the 800 block of Lovebird Road in reference to a fire. The Smyer Fire Department notified the LFD their services were not needed. 7/14/2023 - DISPATCH - 9:19 P.M.