3/25/25 - 6 P.M. - HOCKLEY COUNTY LFD units were dispatched to the intersection of Juneau Road and America Road in reference to a small grass fire. The responding units located and extinguished the ...

Water shortages, loss of agricultural land, regulatory overreach and foreign ownership continue to put pressure on Texas farmers and ranchers. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) State Legislative Director ...

As storm season continues for much of the region, Levelland-Hockley County Emergency Management is urging residents and business owners to register for weather related and emergency notifications to ...

LUBBOCK — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, ...

OMARCARLOS Omar Carlos, son of Oscar and Lorena Carlos plans on attending Texas Tech University in the fall and getting his bachelor’s degree in energy commerce. Then, he hopes to attend Texas Tech ...

Consumers are likely to see higher prices for beef and chicken at grocery stores as grilling season kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David ...

Continuing to work through the damages sustained from the May 29 storm, South Plains College (SPC) has awarded roofing replacement bids with the hope of completing said repairs before summer’s end.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made over 20 arrests and rescued four victims in human trafficking operations conducted in the Permian Basin throughout the month of January. Held during ...

During the South Plains College (SPC) Board of Regents meeting Thursday, the group discussed current and future projects for the college. SPC President Dr. Robin Satterwhite provided his usual report ...

Disposed county court cases: State v. Javier Tarrango, motion for dismal to dismiss the state’s motion to revoke defendant’s community supervision because the defendant complied with the terms for ...

A proposal to allow smaller homes on smaller lots in Texas cities — part of a slew of bills intended to tame the state’s high home prices and rents — is back from the dead after a procedural move ...

As warmer weather approaches, many livestock producers across the state are set to begin preparations for birthing season for several ruminant species. This year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical ...