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Levelland, Brownfield suffer damage from Friday night winds
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Levelland area was hit hard Friday night, while the city was still trying to recover from widespread damage inflicted on Tuesday night around Hockley County. Governor Abbott updated the state’s disaster declaration to include both Hockley County and Lynn County on Friday. That means those...
‘All we need is some light’ Levelland barber sets up shop outside after storms flood his building
Just two days after storms and strong winds devastated parts of Levelland Tuesday night, a local barber set up shop outside, cutting his customers hair with a smile, despite the damage that surrounded him.
Levelland, Tahoka storms provide lessons for next severe weather event
LEVELLAND - Irma Reyes said she woke up to the sound of rain and the lights flickering in her Levelland trailer home around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Then she heard and felt the 100-plus-mph winds. "It sounded like a train," Reyes said. "It came and busted my windows. You could just hear it." ...
Flower Farm in Levelland impacted by Wednesday’s storms
SkyGardens located in Levelland had nearly all their flowers destroyed by Wednesday's high winds and hail. Owner of SkyGardens, Skyler Richardson, told EverythingLubbock.com that only a few flowers were able to be saved.
Residents of Levelland continue clean up efforts Wednesday afternoon
LUBBOCK, Texas— The City of Levelland is picking up the pieces after getting hit by 100-mile-per-hour winds early Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Lubbock, two mobile homes were destroyed, one of them being Cody McKenzie’s. McKenzie was working in Lubbock when the storm hit. He said, his wife and son were […]
Severe weather continues Thursday in West Texas with chance of hail, wind, tornadoes
Portions of the Panhandle, South Plains and Big Country will see an elevated risk for severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening, continuing an active weather week in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center forecasts an enhanced risk — a level three out of...
Levelland business hosts cookout to support community after devastating storms
LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - The Levelland community is recovering after storms caused extensive damage earlier this week. One Levelland business co-owner is hoping to give back to the place, and people, he calls home. “With what happened yesterday, we just wanted to basically give back to the community,” Clay Hutchinson...
Abbott adds Lynn, Hockley County to state's disaster declaration after Wednesday's storm
Days after a severe thunderstorm swept through West Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the addition of Lynn and Hockley counties to the state's disaster declaration connected with recent spring storms. According to a news release, these two counties are among five others being added to the declaration, which makes them...
Levelland woman looks for china sets in crumbled storage unit after storms
Two days after heavy winds and storms hit Levelland, people there are still trying to pick up the pieces from the devastation. At least 10% of people are still without power. However, the community is working together to repair it.
Wednesday morning top stories: Cleanup begins after severe storms hit Hockley County
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. A powerful storm knocked out power to thousands of customers across the South Plains early this morning. Power lines are down in South Lubbock County, Hockley County and Lynn County. Council approved South Overton student housing project. The Lubbock City Council approved a...
SPCAA organizes response center amidst Levelland destruction
LEVELLAND, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The severe storms that occurred between May 28th & 29th in the Hockley County area caused critical damage to the power grid, roads, buildings and homes. While the emergency team and first responders are addressing immediate issues, South Plains Community Action Association is here to help community members who still have non-emergency needs.
Red Cross shelter open at South Plains College
LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - An American Red Cross shelter is open at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, for residents impacted by severe weather. Red Cross shelters are open to everyone in need, and all disaster assistance is free. We do not turn away people who need assistance during a disaster. We provide aid to all those in need, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status. We don’t require people to show any kind of identification to enter a Red Cross shelter, just their name and where they were living before the disaster.
Collecting donations for Levelland; how you can help
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The community is coming together to help people affected by storms that damaged Levelland and the Hockley County area on Tuesday, May 28. Here’s how you can help. Community Foundation of West Texas and Hockley County Endowment Establish Storm Recovery Relief Fund. The Community Foundation...
SBTC disaster relief to help feed community in Levelland
LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention will provide lunch to the Levelland community after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout the city. With cleanup still underway, the SBTC will set up a mobile kitchen at College Avenue Baptist Church located at 213 North College Ave. Lunch...
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