Monthly Archives: August 2015

The City of Levelland and Economic Development Board President Elgin Conner are pleased to announce the selection of John W. Clary as the new Executive Director of Levelland Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Clary will begin his new role with the EDC on September … Continue reading →

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday in a special meeting.  They heard a presentation from Chief Financial Officer for the District Nick Williams on the proposed budget for 2015-2016.  It was reported that the administration is proposing a … Continue reading →

Today marks the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year for all schools on the South Plains including most of our area colleges and universities. Drivers are urged to use caution, slow down and watch for students as the new school … Continue reading →

Federal agents arrested a 42 year old man in Lubbock yesterday.  According to reports they believe he identified himself as a terrorist to 911 dispatchers in April and called in a bomb threat that caused the evacuation of thousands of … Continue reading →

The Littlefield City Council has called a regular meeting for Thursday at 7pm in Littlefield City Hall, Council Chambers. During the meeting they are expected to take action to call up to 5 special elections for November 3, 2015.  One … Continue reading →

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were on the scene of a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 1585 and Hwy 168 in Eastern Hockley County early Saturday morning. The accident occurred just after 12 midnight Sunday morning. … Continue reading →

The City of Levelland was officially put on notice by the state regulatory agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an environmental violation.  The Texas Commission on Environment Quality released a copy of records in the case this week.  The … Continue reading →

Littlefield City Manager, Mike Arismendez announced Thursday he is resigning from the City of Littlefield.  He told his staff he is resigning to pursue other opportunities. Mayor Eric Turpin said he will propose to the city council that Chuck Smith … Continue reading →

We are getting more information on a train derailment that occurred Sunday evening in Smyer.  The derailment blocked Hwy 168 for approximately an hour according to the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office. We have not received any official word from the … Continue reading →

According to Muleshoe Police Lt. Benny Parker, United Supermarkets, Muleshoe State Bank and First Bank of Bovina were hit by a large group of individuals bearing counterfeit payroll checks. According to Parker, approximately 130 counterfeit checks have been passed to … Continue reading →