Monthly Archives: March 2022

Xcel Energy announced in a news release today that their long time president over the entire Texas/New Mexico region, David Hudson would be retiring after 38 years of service to the company. David had been CEO since 2014 and overseen … Continue reading →

As the COVID-19 Pandemic starts to fade out of the news cycle, Covenant Health has started to reel back some of the visitor policies they’ve held on to for the past few years. Gradually the medical field seems to be … Continue reading →

LEVELLAND — Online and in-person registration for South Plains College’s Summer Session I, which runs from June 6 to July 8, will open on April 8. Payment is due at 3 p.m. on June 2. Students can register online through … Continue reading →

Levelland Fire Dept. had their work cut out for them chasing fires all around the area yesterday, all within a close timeframe. High winds and dry conditions around the South Plains have exacerbated the fire risk for the area, with … Continue reading →

*UPDATE* Yoakum County Officials have called for an evacuation of rural homes west of Plains from the Cochran County line to CR220 due to another fast moving wildfire in that area. At this time there is no immediate threat to … Continue reading →

Xcel Energy Sent out a press release today, assuring customers that they have key pieces of infrastructure in place due to the high wind gusts and elevated fire risk today. See the full release below: Xcel Energy is prepared to … Continue reading →

According to the City of Levelland, there are two ongoing Fish Kills happening at our manmade lakes here in town, Lobo Lake and Brashear Lake. Texas Parks and Wildlife has gotten involved and after taking some samples and performing tests, … Continue reading →

The Hockley County Commissioner’s had a brief meeting this morning to cover a small agenda, however there was on item that Commissioner Alan Wisdom wished to bring back from previous discussions. Several weeks again the idea of a burn ban … Continue reading →

As the threat of wildfires grows in the South Plains, and the Red-Flag days grow more frequent and closer together, Levelland Fire Department is staying vigilant in their response to any type of fire threat. On Saturday, however there was … Continue reading →

Levelland PD had a big weekend making 5 arrests over 3 days. On Friday the 25th, 2 motor vehicle stops resulted in as many arrests with one occurring at the Stripes Convenience on N. College Ave, and the other occurring … Continue reading →