FOOD TRUCKS ARE BACK- The City of Levelland Main Street will have food trucks on the third Thursday of the month on the courthouse lawn. For more information contact Kelly Hancock, Levelland Main Street Manager at 806894-9079. (Staff photo by C.R. Calhoun)

FOOD TRUCKS ARE BACK- The City of Levelland Main Street will have food trucks on the third Thursday of the month on the courthouse lawn. For more information contact Kelly Hancock, Levelland Main Street Manager at 806894-9079. (Staff photo by C.R. Calhoun)

Gas prices continue upward spiral

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CITY COUNCIL BOBBY MORRIS-- Levelland City Council Bobby Morris, representing District A, was sworn in by City Secretary Andrea Corley on Monday. (Staff photo)

CITY COUNCIL BOBBY MORRIS-- Levelland City Council Bobby Morris, representing District A, was sworn in by City Secretary Andrea Corley on Monday. (Staff photo)

City Council members sworn in

The Levelland City Council met on Monday for a regular meeting and public hearing.City secretary Andrea Corley swore in the newly elected council members, Bobby Morris, District A, and Angie Yandell, District C. The council also elected Mayor Pro Tem, Michael Stuert.
LEVELLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR (CAREER) – Joe Madewell. (Levelland Fire Department photo)

LEVELLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR (CAREER) – Joe Madewell. (Levelland Fire Department photo)

Levelland Police Department Report

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C.R. CALHOUN JOINS NEWS PRESS STAFF AS INTERN- A new face has joined the staff of the Levelland News Press. Caleigh Calhoun, daughter of Willie and Lorien Calhoun of Levelland, began in May as the new summer intern. Calhoun graduated from Whiteface High School in May of 2025. She has been attending the University of Texas over the past school year, and will return to Austin to continue her studies in the Fall.(News-Press photo)

C.R. CALHOUN JOINS NEWS PRESS STAFF AS INTERN- A new face has joined the staff of the Levelland News Press. Caleigh Calhoun, daughter of Willie and Lorien Calhoun of Levelland, began in May as the new summer intern. Calhoun graduated from Whiteface High School in May of 2025. She has been attending the University of Texas over the past school year, and will return to Austin to continue her studies in the Fall.(News-Press photo)

LHS ESPORTS CORDS – Students were honored at a banquet hosted by April Austin and Sam Dewbre: Daniel Duran, Angel Hicks, Andy Kim, Lupe Lyva, James McKenzie and Julian Sanchez. (Levelland ISD photo)

LHS ESPORTS CORDS – Students were honored at a banquet hosted by April Austin and Sam Dewbre: Daniel Duran, Angel Hicks, Andy Kim, Lupe Lyva, James McKenzie and Julian Sanchez. (Levelland ISD photo)

SPC graduates 93 local students

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NEXT GENERATION OF EAGLES - Ropes Head Boys Basketball Coach Cameron Copley coaches up his basketball campers during their Tuesday morning session at the Ropes High School gym. The morning session was for second through fifth graders. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

NEXT GENERATION OF EAGLES - Ropes Head Boys Basketball Coach Cameron Copley coaches up his basketball campers during their Tuesday morning session at the Ropes High School gym. The morning session was for second through fifth graders. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Eagle Boys Basketball Camp

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BUILDING FUTURE BOBCATS - Smyer Bobcats Athletic Director & Head Football Coach Scott Funke instructs the Bobcat campers this past Tuesday during their football session at Smyer High School. Campers ranged from first to sixth grade. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

BUILDING FUTURE BOBCATS - Smyer Bobcats Athletic Director & Head Football Coach Scott Funke instructs the Bobcat campers this past Tuesday during their football session at Smyer High School. Campers ranged from first to sixth grade. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Smyer Youth All-Sports Camp

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FFA SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS— Levelland ISD held their FFA end of year honors banquet this past Tuesday. Pictured are Gunnar Barrera, Sage Barerra and Victor Reyes. (Levelland ISD photo)

FFA SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS— Levelland ISD held their FFA end of year honors banquet this past Tuesday. Pictured are Gunnar Barrera, Sage Barerra and Victor Reyes. (Levelland ISD photo)

LPD recognizes officers at banquet

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