...Daddy taught me to fit in...

Normally when I think of the many things my dad taught me, I think of plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills. Teaching me to fit in was one lesson at which he was, in most cases, unsuccessful. I just never saw the point.

Updated summer camp information across Hockley County

Information for ongoing or upcoming summer programs throughout Hockley County has been provided for parents or guardians interested in getting their children involved.This story will be updated every Wednesday issue throughout the summer.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Levelland’s HTeaO was selected as June’s Business of the Month winner. Pictured from left to right are: Arra De Los Santos, Donna Wheeler, Kynslie, Ashley, Kyleigh, Kambryn, Brian and Mary Siders. The monthly contest is held by the Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Keep Levelland Beautiful Program. 

YARD OF THE MONTH

 Levelland resident Mary Solano was selected as June’s Yard of the Month winner located at 1102 9th Street. Pictured from left to right are: Mary Siders, Mary Solando, Donna Wheeler and Arra De Los Santos.

Leading EDG assists Levelland entrepreneurs

Leading EDG has been helping Levelland’s entrepreneurs grow and has become a resource available to the public during any stage of an individual’s business pursuit.

Tips to prevent summer slide

(StatePoint) Students of all ages are at risk for “summer slide.”The good news is that this seasonal phenomenon, where academic skills are lost or forgotten during the long summer break, is not inevitable.

Senior Menus

HOCKLEY COUNTY Monday: Oven Fried Chicken breast, bow tie pasta, broccoli raisin salad, whole wheat roll and fruit cocktail.Tuesday: Beef macaroni & tomato casserole, lima beans, wheat roll and fruit & oatmeal bar.

AMA offers safety tips for summer

(StatePoint) School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising.For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical Association (AMA) recommendations: Wear sunscreen. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Also, no sunscreen is waterproof.

Levelland Breakfast Rotary Club seeks flag service subscribers

The Levelland Breakfast Rotary Club is accepting new subscribers to its Community Flag Service for 2025.The Community Flag Service provides a way for subscribers to show their patriotism on six holidays throughout the 2025 calendar year.A new holiday observance, National First Responders Day on Oct.

Keep Texas Beautiful Ambassador program begins application process

The Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Young Texan Ambassador (YTA) program supports the next generation of community and environmental leaders.