Monthly Archives: September 2021

Hockley County Tax Assessor’s Office Closed Due To COVID Exposure

The Hockley County Tax Assessor’s Office is currently closed due to a COVID exposure. The office is expected to reopen Friday or Monday. Contacted for a statement, Sharla Baldridge, Hockley County Judge informed KLVT News they were following CDC guidelines. … Continue reading

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City Says Goodbye To Erik Rejino

Yesterday the City of Levelland said goodbye to a longtime employee, former City Manager Erik Rejino. Recently, Rejino turned in his resignation, as he’d been extended an opportunity to be an assistant City Manager for the City of Lubbock. Rejino … Continue reading

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Texas State Library and Archives Commission and Texas State Historical Association Seeking Applications for 2022 Research Fellowship in Texas History

Austin, TX – The Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) is now accepting applications for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Research Fellowship in Texas History. The fellowship includes a $2,000 stipend and is awarded for the best research … Continue reading

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Levelland City Council Meets To Rename Sherman Park

Levelland city Council had their regular meeting last night in the R.O. Dennis Council Chamber to go over a few items, including one close to the hearts of many in the community. Firstly there was a presentation by one citizen … Continue reading

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Cotton & Crude Festival

Levelland Chamber of Commerce had their newly renamed Cotton and Crude Festival over the weekend, drawing in quite the crowd for the celebration. While the name may have changed, much of the celebration stayed true to tradition. The morning parade … Continue reading

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Levelland City Council To Go Over Sherman Park Renaming

Tonight the Levelland City Council will be having their regular meeting at 6pm in the R.O. Dennis Council Chambers to go over a list of items. On the agenda are such things as an amendment to the 2020-2021 budget, various … Continue reading

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Whitharral Panthers Honor US Service Members

Last Friday the Whitharral Panthers paid respect to the 13 U.S Soldiers recently lost on Afghanistan, as well as those we lost on 9/11. They took to the field to give thanks to current service members as well as veterans, … Continue reading

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National History Day Students Begin Research At TTU

National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th-12th grade students. By participating in NHD, students become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they create unique contemporary expressions of … Continue reading

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City Of Levelland To Start Seal Coating Project

The City of Levelland looks to tentatively start its seal coat project on various city roads starting tomorrow, September 22nd. The streets impacted are fairly numerous and many Levelland citizens will be impacted. You may see an increase in truck … Continue reading

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Chemical Spill At Envirotech Prompts Emergency Response

At 3:40am, City staff received a call from Fire Chief Durham, telling them that Levelland Fire Department and other first responders were in route to assist with an explosion at the Envirotech facility in the rail park. After the explosion, … Continue reading

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