Monthly Archives: August 2022

CASA Seeks More Volunteers To Close 3 Month Goals

CASA of the South Plains is still seeking more volunteers to fill its “30 in 3” goals. CASA has been actively seeking 30 more volunteers to round out their staff of Court Appointed Special Advocates and assist children in the … Continue reading

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Levelland PD Swears In New Officer

The excitement keeps coming for Levelland PD as they swore in another new officer this morning in City Hall. Officer Katelyn Yocom took the officer’s oath this morning surrounded by captains of the force and City department heads. New to … Continue reading

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City Council Dodges Tax Rate, Addresses Carports

City Council gathered in the R.O.Dennis Council Chambers last night for their regular meeting. They were joined by quite the crowd of citizens as well, as on the docket last night was the controversial carport ordinance that has been working … Continue reading

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Lion’s Club Holds Pancake Supper

The Levelland Noon Lion’s Club will be holding their annual Pancake Supper this Friday, September 2nd from 5-7p in the Middle School Cafeteria. Tickets will be sold for $6 in advance or $7 at the door. The longstanding event has … Continue reading

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Run-4-Heroes Awards Sgt. Shawn Wilson Grant Funds

Saturday was an emotional day for Levelland Police Department as they welcomed in the non-profit Run-4-Heroes into town to present a local hero with grant funds. Following the July 15th SWAT standoff in 2021, Sgt. Shawn Wilson has been in … Continue reading

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SPC Graduates 20 From Law Enforcement Academy

Friday evening a crowd gathered at South Plain’s College to help honor the graduating class of the Law Enforcement Academy. Graduating 20 students as the class of 22Alpha, introductions were given by the Chairperson of Professional Services & Energy Dept. … Continue reading

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LISD Sets Tax Rate, Reviews District Performance

The LISD Board had a special meeting last night in the administration building to complete their budget deliberations, as well as cover a few other personnel items. The district arrived at a tax rate of $1.1246, a decrease of about … Continue reading

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Levelland Gas Leaks

Much to the surprise of many citizens Yesterday, August 24th around 1:30p a message went out from Hockley County Emergency Management warning of Gas leaks around the area of Houston and Hickory Streets. According to the Levelland Fire Dept. who … Continue reading

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City Council Holds Special Meeting Over Water Treatment Plant, Utility Rate Increases

City Council was once again at full strength for a special meeting last night in the R.O. Dennis Council Chambers to cover a topic looming over Levelland’s future: The Wastewater Plant. In previous meetings we had been informed that the … Continue reading

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Levelland Fire Dept. Tackles 2-Alarm Fire On HWY 385

In what we hope not to be a trend, the Levelland fire Department responded yesterday to a 2-alarm fire along North Highway 385 yesterday. Around Midnight on the 22nd, fire teams received a call about a building being engulfed, and … Continue reading

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