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Winter storm pounds county

Winter storm pounds county

Winter storm pounds county

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
As a massive winter storm hit Texas this past weekend, power grid operators began taking extraordinary measures to keep the lights on and avoid rolling blackouts.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED- Levelland High School held two fundraisers for Bill's Backpacks. LHS staff challenged each other to contribute money to enter a weight loss contest under the direction of Nurse Machelle Wells. The weight loss winner earned half the pot while the rest went to Bill's Backpacks. The LHS winners were Annie Davis in November and Scott Lawson in December.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED- Levelland High School held two fundraisers for Bill's Backpacks. LHS staff challenged each other to contribute money to enter a weight loss contest under the direction of Nurse Machelle Wells. The weight loss winner earned half the pot while the rest went to Bill's Backpacks. The LHS winners were Annie Davis in November and Scott Lawson in December.

SB4 immigration law appealed

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Three years ago, Texas lawmakers passed a landmark law that would let state police arrest people suspected of having entered the country illegally by crossing the border, after which an injunction was issued that block Senate Bill 4 from taking effect.

Record dry spell grips Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The recent winter storm in Texas is unlikely to provide meaningful, immediate improvement to the longterm drought conditions due to the nature of the precipitation and subfreezing temperatures which limits immediate water absorption into the ground and reservoirs.Prior to this storm, the U.S.
City of Levelland street department worked in snow and icy temperatures clearing roads during the winter storm. (City of Levelland photo).

City of Levelland street department worked in snow and icy temperatures clearing roads during the winter storm. (City of Levelland photo).

41st annual Sausage Lovers Festival set for Feb. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
St. Michael Catholic Church in Levelland is making final preparations this week for its 41st Annual Sausage Lovers Festival slated for Sunday, Feb. 1 in the Parish Hall at 314 E. Washington St.

Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dec. 21Deputies dispatched to the 6800 block of E. Hwy 114 regarding a deceased person.Dec. 22Deputies responded to the 5000 block of Deer Road regarding threats. Report was generated.Dec. 23Deputies dispatched to the 3600 block of Quail Road regarding fraud. Report was generated.Dec.

Anthrax confirmed near Silverton..

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed anthrax in a Briscoe County steer in late December.The infected animal was on now-quarantined property 4 miles north of Silverton.The disease can infect humans and animals and has been found in the Panhandle before, but it is more common downstate.

Fire Department Report

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
Jan. 14Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Houston regarding call from location that alarm was going, but no smoke or problems. Crew checked the facility and found no issues, reset alarm and returned to station.

ICE agents stay active in Texas

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
With President Trump making mass deportations a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, ICE has been active in Texas with the complete approval of Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Legislature who passed laws to aid the federal agents.

Hockley County Report

News Staff
Friday, January 23, 2026
County CourtMidland credit management inc. vs. Darryl Lewis. Consumer and community debt. Default judgements.Misti Jolene Davenport vs. Todd Andrew Davenport. Divorce. Final judgement and non-jury.Bo Thoms vs. Kaylee Thoms. Divorce. Final judgment and non-jury.Tina Mulkey vs.
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