City council to meet Aug. 3

The Levelland City Council will meet for a regular meeting on Aug. 3.The council is expected to consider and take necessary action on to propose a tax rate ceiling for FY 2026/27 as well an ambulance service contract with Covenant Ambulance Service.

Hockley County Court Report

District CourtState vs. Jose Manuel Elizondo, charged with criminally negligent homicide. Deferred. State vs. Sanjuanita R. Elizondo, charged with criminally negligent homicide. Dismissed.County Court State vs. Tony Carrasco, charged with theft of property >=$20<$500.

Hartin family creates SPC memorial scholarship

The legacy of late South Plains College music legend John Hartin and his passion for uplifting aspiring musicians will endure in the form of a generous scholarship donation.

Levelland Police Department Report

July 222:39 a.m. - Officers responded to the 100 block of Joliet Street regarding a suicidal individual. Report was generated.2:27 p.m. - Officer responded to the Law Enforcement Center regarding a theft. Report was generated.5:13 p.m.

Hockley County Memorial Library Fun

Texas’ power grid operators act to regulate data centers

Operators of Texas’ power grid have taken steps to regulate data center expansion and are now calling on state lawmakers to expand their authority further.

Level Up, Levelland set for Aug. 6

The Levelland Economic Development Corporation and Leading EDG will be hosting a lunch-and-learn workshop on Aug. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Smyer aldermen to hold special meeting

The Smyer Board of Alderman will be holding a special meeting on Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.Aldermen are expected to go into executive session to discuss personnel and a Smyer Volunteer Fire Department fire chief and take necessary action.

Trump requests high court approval to change mail-in voting

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order that could change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections.