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2021-07-24

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‘Bands of Blue’ benefit concert for officers, their families involved in Levelland shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock’s School of Rock announced a benefit concert for the officers and their families involved in the Levelland shooting. The event will be held August 8 at Charley B’s, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The School of Rock said it is honored to host the event to bring the community together and show support for the officers who serve our community. Read more

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Sign up for the Explore the Arts Summer Camp with South Plains College

LEVELLAND, Texas – Summer activities at SPC continue next week with the Explore the Arts Camp. This camp runs from July 26-July 29 (Monday-Thursday), 9 AM- 12 noon each day. Students 5-11 rotate through four classes daily: music, painting/drawing/sculpting, theater, photography. Students 12-17 also rotate through four classes: film editing, music, photography, and digital art. Read more

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SCHOOL OF ROCK HOST BENEFIT CONCERT FOR OFFICERS

SCHOOL OF ROCK HOST BENEFIT CONCERT FOR OFFICERS Read more

Prayer for Levelland PD Shift Change

There’s some things that small town Texas really evokes, and one of those is a strong sense of community. At 5:30 PM on Wednesday, July 21st Levelland came together from all walks of life to show that West Texas Community Strength. After the deadly standoff in town last Thursday, our officers are exhausted physically and mentally, but a community led prayer vigil let them know that we still had their backs, and appreciate everything they do for us. A group of civilians, led in prayer by Pastor Lacy of First Assembly church gathered at the Levelland Law Enforcement Center to pray for officers during their evening shift change. Chief Garcia spoke out to the crowd, telling them how much his officers and he needed the support, and to be lifted up. He thanked everyone for showing up, and even got a bit emotional when speaking about the tough week ahead. The funeral for slain SWAT Team Leader Josh Bartlett, who was killed in the standoff last Thursday, is on Friday. Many from Levelland will be in attendance to pay honors to the officer as he fought for their community as if it were his own. Sgt. Shawn Wilson, of Levelland PD also received severe injuries from that incident, but is recovering in UMC. Chief Garcia tells us he was moved out of ICU, and is beginning to gain feeling back in his body. He suspects that by the end of the week, or early next week Sgt. Wilson will be moved to a separate hospital to begin physical therapy. Though we as every day citizens can rest knowing the event is over, for many officers and their families, the fight continues. The community is key in helping them press on, and the Officers of Levelland PD and Hockley County Sheriff’s office know, we’ve got their six. Read more

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