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Judges rule Texas cannot use new congressional map

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A three-judge panel ruled that Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election and must use the lines passed in 2021.The decision comes 10 days into the month-long period when candidates can sign up for the March primary. The filing deadline is Dec. 8.U.S.

Cotton market continues to stabilize

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Though the longest government in U.S. history has come to an end, the cotton producers and markets are making efforts to stabilize.As the shutdown ended, lawmakers passed a mini-buss package that included funded the U.S.
South Plains Community Action Association endowed a South Plains College scholarship honoring the late Joe Dee Brooks, a beloved Levelland native and 2023 SPC Pacesetter Award honoree. Pictured from the left are Amber Wisdom, Bill Powell, Samantha Mendoza, Julie Gerstenberger and Dallas Peña. (SPC Photo)

South Plains Community Action Association endowed a South Plains College scholarship honoring the late Joe Dee Brooks, a beloved Levelland native and 2023 SPC Pacesetter Award honoree. Pictured from the left are Amber Wisdom, Bill Powell, Samantha Mendoza, Julie Gerstenberger and Dallas Peña. (SPC Photo)

SPCAA endows SPC scholarship honoring Joe Dee Brooks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
South Plains Community Action Association endowed a South Plains College scholarship honoring the late Joe Dee Brooks, a beloved Levelland native and 2023 SPC Pacesetter Award honoree.
LISDABC KINDERGARTEN UILORALREADING PARTICIPANTS- Bentley Wade, Stevi Colon (1st place), Mayson Favor (2nd place), June McAlister, and Aurora Vela (3rd place). (Levelland ISD photo)

LISDABC KINDERGARTEN UILORALREADING PARTICIPANTS- Bentley Wade, Stevi Colon (1st place), Mayson Favor (2nd place), June McAlister, and Aurora Vela (3rd place). (Levelland ISD photo)

LISDABC KINDERGARTEN UILORALREADING PARTICIPANTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
PARTICIPANTS-Jackson Kern (1st place), Kelby Ewings, Wyatt Huckabee (3rd place), Psylo Iglesias, Ella Smith and Ollie Foster (2nd place). 

Fall Fashion

Gene Meacham “voluntary Writer”
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
As I take my early morning walks, I am impressed by the vivid colors that Fall displays, overshadowing the best efforts of other seasons. Magnificent red oaks are resplendent in scarlet, orange and rust, while pear trees show off their deep reds, oranges and yellows.
COL GRIT AWARD- City of Levelland GRIT Award was presented to Nancy Lopez, Business Manager by James Fisher and Justin Balderas. (City of Levelland photo)

COL GRIT AWARD- City of Levelland GRIT Award was presented to Nancy Lopez, Business Manager by James Fisher and Justin Balderas. (City of Levelland photo)

Texas claims first Thanksgiving celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Most history classes teach that the first Thanksgiving took place at Plymouth Colony in Virginia in 1961. However, the accuracy of that story is debatable, particularly since the Library of Congress notes a similar ceremony held decades earlier – in Texas.
Hancock distributes tax allocations

Hancock distributes tax allocations

Hancock distributes tax allocations

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 6.4% more than in November 2024.

Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 4

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Levelland Main Street Program, Levelland Marigolds and SPC Student Relations announced the return of “Unwrapped: Festival of Lights – Christmas on the Square” holiday celebration set for Dec. 4.The event will begin at 6 p.m. at South Plains College where Dr. Robin Statterwhite, Santa and Mrs.
CITY OF LEVELLAND SERVICE RECOGNITIONS- Terez Ramos,10 years, Dispatch Supervisor/Law Enforcement Communications; Jo Ray Guerrero, 15 years, Street Department; Capt.Ty Land, 20 years, Levelland Police Department; and Donna Edwards, 20 years, Levelland Police Department. (City of Levelland photo).

CITY OF LEVELLAND SERVICE RECOGNITIONS- Terez Ramos,10 years, Dispatch Supervisor/Law Enforcement Communications; Jo Ray Guerrero, 15 years, Street Department; Capt.Ty Land, 20 years, Levelland Police Department; and Donna Edwards, 20 years, Levelland Police Department. (City of Levelland photo).

CITY OF LEVELLAND SERVICE RECOGNITIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Terez Ramos,10 years, Dispatch Supervisor/Law Enforcement Communications; Jo Ray Guerrero, 15 years, Street Department; Capt.Ty Land, 20 years, Levelland Police Department; and Donna Edwards, 20 years, Levelland Police Department.
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