Monthly Archives: January 2016

Deadly Saturday Crash East of Levelland

A crash Saturday just east of Levelland on Tx Hwy 114 has claimed the life of Levelland resident. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers continue to investigate a one vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 114 around 12:30pm Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading

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2 Juveniles Arrested and Face Felony Charges for Bomb Threat at High School

Levelland Police Department announced this morning that 2 juvenile suspects were arrested and charged with Felony Terroristic Threat. The Texas Penal Code states that Terroristic Threat is defined as a third degree felony when the act causes disruption to a … Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed in Shooting Death in Levelland

The Levelland Police Department along with the City of Levelland have been listed as defendents in a five million dollar lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas by an attorney out of Colorado representing … Continue reading

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Federal Agent Causes Lock Down at Olton ISD

Olton Police Department and Olton ISD confirmed yesterday that all 3 campuses of Olton ISD was placed on lock down Monday morning inadvertently by a Federal Agent. Reports indicate that a junior high student saw a man get out of … Continue reading

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Suspect Questioned Following Bomb Threat at High School

A suspect was questioned by Levelland Police Department Detectives and the Texas Rangers Tuesday following a bomb threat at the Levelland High School. Levelland Police Department Public Information Officer, Sgt. Craig Hancock said the call came in around 9:05am Tuesday … Continue reading

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Littlefield to Offer EMT Basic Course

Littlefield EMS in conjunction with West Texas EMS Resources will offer a EMT Basic course in Littlefield beginning February 10 and running through the first week of June.  The class will be taught by Littlefield EMT Michael Jordan.  The course … Continue reading

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Important Dates to Remember for March 1 Election

The Primary Elections is set for Tuesday, March 1.  The last day to register to vote for that election is set for Tuesday February 1.  Early voting will begin on February 16 and will end on February 26. In order … Continue reading

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Brownfield City Council Discusses Hotel Occupancy Tax

Brownfield City Council met recently and took action on a special request for Hotel Occupancy Tax.  The council approved the request for $1700 by a very slim margin.  The threats made during the meeting could affect the Brownfield Chamber of … Continue reading

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Levelland EDC Holds Regular Meeting

The Levelland Economic Development Corporation held their regular monthly meeting Thursday. The board approved the monthly financial reports along with rail reports.  It was noted that Penny Newman Grain which started operating in November has had over 260 train cars … Continue reading

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Levelland PD Makes Arrest on Drug Charges

Levelland Police Department officers made a traffic stop recently that ended with the arrest of 2 people.  One for a parole violation and one for possession of marijuana. Officers confiscated as part of the traffic stop and ensuing investigation, over … Continue reading

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