Wildfire conditions continue to pose a threat to the West Texas and Panhandle areas as temperatures rise and wind speeds increase with little to no humidity.The Levelland Fire Department has responded to multiple calls regarding community members open burning within the city limits of Levelland.…
A Wednesday morning crash in Cochran County resulted in the death of a teen from Hobbs, N.M.According to a report from the Texas Department Public Safety, 19-year-old Maria De Guadalupe Barraza of Hobbs was traveling north on FM 1780 around 2:36 a.m. in a 2016 Ford Mustang.Roughly 10 miles from…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2% more than in March 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly.Cities received $622.3…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, South Plains College and National Fitness Campaign announced Tuesday a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to SPC’s Levelland campus at 1401 S. College Ave.The Judy Bryant Outdoor Fitness Court, located at the corner of…
Nellie Burnett and her dog Bee used their Monday afternoon to soak up some sun light at Lobo Lake. Lobo Lake Park is made up of 11.5 acres and is located at Avenue H and 13th Street. The area includes a playground, picnic area, walking track, pavillian or amphitheater, fishing, a kayak launch and…
On Wednesday at Brashear Lake Park little Emma was feeding the ducks and enjoying time with mom the ducks and the weather. They were enjoying Sping Break and the Spring like weather. Pictured is Mom Melinda Stofel and daughter Emma Stofel. 
Levelland Lobo Tyler Pemberton hit the ball during the team’s game this past Tuesday at home against the Denver City Mustangs.
WEATHERFORD — The South Plains College women’s basketball team fell to No. 4 Collin County 71-53 in the quarter-final round of the Region V Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Betty Jo Graber Athletic Center on the campus of Weatherford Junior College.Jennifer Silva scored a season-high 19 points…
The Ropes Eagles took on the Abernathy Antelopes this past Saturday for UIL Nondistrict High School Baseball where the Eagles won 6-4 at home.Ropes got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Mason Marmolejo singled a ground ball to left field, he advanced to second on error while…
The South Plains College Commercial Music Department will host its second-annual Groove Day, featuring the world’s most recorded drummer, John JR Robinson.The event will begin at 10 a.m. on April 6 at the Tom T. Hall Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building on campus. Admission to Groove Day…
The Texas labor market marked record-breaking growth with January over-the-month increases in jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force.Following annual bench marking revisions to the 2023 labor market data, Texas’ seasonally adjusted job count increased by 18,900 in January to reach 14,…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts…
Kayla Chavez and her daughter Royalty Gutierrez enjoyed their time playing on the swings at…
The Levelland Loboettes faced off against the Midland High Lady Bulldogs and Tascosa Lady Rebels…

Roughettes sweep Ralls in district play

SWITCH - Levelland Lobo Rusty Johnson made his way to the dugout in the team’s game against the Denver City Mustangs this past Tuesday during spring break. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz) .

TDLR looks toward public input, ideas

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is seeking input from the public on a working draft of rules that would provide a new pathway to an air…

Critical fire conditions continue

Critical fire weather conditions were expected to be widespread in the Texas Panhandle through the end of last weak near Amarillo, Borger, Canadian, Childress…

One fatality following Cochran County wreck

A Wednesday morning crash in Cochran County resulted in the death of a teen from Hobbs, N.M.According to a report from the Texas Department Public Safety, 19-…

POP FLY

Levelland Lobo Tyler Pemberton hit the ball during the team’s game this past Tuesday at home against the Denver City Mustangs.

Lady Texans fall to Collin County

WEATHERFORD — The South Plains College women’s basketball team fell to No. 4 Collin County 71-53 in the quarter-final round of the Region V Women’s Basketball…

Ropes take down Antelopes at home

The Ropes Eagles took on the Abernathy Antelopes this past Saturday for UIL Nondistrict High School Baseball where the Eagles won 6-4 at home.Ropes got on the…

SPC Groove Day featuring John JR Robinson slated April 6

The South Plains College Commercial Music Department will host its second-annual Groove Day, featuring the world’s most recorded drummer, John JR Robinson.The…

TWC announces record breaking employment growth

The Texas labor market marked record-breaking growth with January over-the-month increases in jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force.Following…

Spring Cleaning: Don’t toss that ‘Junk,’ It May Be Valuable!

(StatePoint) From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’…

Christpher Jacob Amalla

Christopher Jacob Amalla of Littlefield formerly of Charlottesville, Virginia, 38. Passed from this life on February 12, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Funeral…

Sandra Long Patterson

Sandra Long Patterson, 81, passed away on March 8, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Paris, Texas. She was a long-time resident of Lubbock, before…

Death notice for Sandra Patterson

Services Pending for Ms. Sandra Patterson of Smyer. Services will be under the Professional Care of Head Duarte Funeral Home and Staff of Levelland.