High Plains Water District directors were sworn in last week

Brandon Patschke was sworn in on January 10th, 2023, as the High Plains Water District Precinct One Director.

Patschke is a fifth-generation farmer. He owns and operates Patschke Land & Cattle, a farm and ranch operation that raises club calves, cattle, hay, wheat, and cotton. He resides in Lubbock County with his wife and three kids.

Patschke will be serving a fouryear term for Lubbock County, Lynn County, and the portion of Crosby County above the Caprock Escarpment.

Brad Heffington of Littlefield was sworn in for a third four-year term as Precinct Two District Director, representing Cochran County, the portion of Hockley County within the district, and Lamb County.

Ronnie Hopper of Petersburg was also sworn in for a third fouryear term as Precinct Five District Director, representing the portion of Floyd County above the Caprock Escarpment, Hale County, and Swisher County.

All three Directors were sworn in by the Honorable Susan Rowley, Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2 of Lubbock County.