Bureau of Land Management Engineer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Peter Madrid faces up to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of making a threat against a federal employee
Regional News
Texas Drenched by Persistent Drizzle
Texas has been drenched by a steady stream of rainfall, which is not expected to completely subside until Sunday. In over an 18 hour period, the deluge has produced 3-4 inches and flash flooding in some areas, with the encrusted earth lacking the absorbency to sponge-up the moisture fast enough.
Clovis Police Department Investigating Cyber Bullying On Facebook
Clovis Police are investigating reports of cyber bullying against a Clovis school student. The provocations occurred on Facebook, and electronic evidence has been preserved, to the extent that authorities may pursue a charge of Harassment under New Mexico State Criminal Law.
Xcel Energy Files for a One-Time Balancing of Fuel Charges for Texas Customers
Xcel Energy has filed to balance the fuel costs charged to the SPS customers
Hockley County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Burglary Suspect
Lauro Garcia is suspected of burglarizing two homes in Hockley County in early September, and authorities have recovered all the items that were reported stolen.
Title Cash in Clovis Robbed at Gunpoint Friday Morning
A nearby middle school and elementary school were placed on lock down as officers searched for the suspect in the area.
Former Lubbock County Sheriff Endorses Paul Scarborough in Special Election for Hockley County Sheriff
A surprise endorsement was announced Thursday evening in the special election for the Republican Runoff for Hockley County Sheriff
New Primary Election Ordered for Hockley County Sheriff
R.C. Cheek and incumbent Sheriff Paul Scarborough faced off in the July 31st Republican Party primary runoff election, and Cheek originally won by 2 votes.
Former Ira ISD Superintendent Larry Devitt Sentenced for Mail Fraud
The 64-year-old Larry Gene Devitt embezzled more than $13,000 in federal funds by misusing IISD vendors, and the district’s credit cards to purchase property for his personal benefit.
South Plains College to Host Back to School Bash
The event will feature music played by a DJ, games, including Zipline, which is a drop from a platform onto the ground, a water slide, and inflatables.