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OAP REGIONALS-- Whitharral One Act Play round their year out with a great finish at Regionals. Several students earned honors: Honorable Mention, Dillon Johnson; All Star Cast, Aaliyah Sanchez, Isaiah Acevedo; and Whitharral is Alternate to State. (Whitharral ISD photo)

OAP REGIONALS-- Whitharral One Act Play round their year out with a great finish at Regionals. Several students earned honors: Honorable Mention, Dillon Johnson; All Star Cast, Aaliyah Sanchez, Isaiah Acevedo; and Whitharral is Alternate to State. (Whitharral ISD photo)

Texas ranks 27th on highway systems

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A new report showed the Texas’ highway system has dropped two spots since 2025 and now ranks at No. 27 in the country for its costeffectiveness and overall conditions.

City reports 23 building permits for March

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The City of Levelland Building Permit and Inspection Department reported 23 permits for March.Lobo Laser Wash, certificate of occupancy.Castillo Construction, residential carport.Jon Caden Crenshaw, demolition, single family attachment.Andrus Brothers Roofing, residential roofing.

Comptroller’s office sends out first school voucher notices

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
(The Texas Tribune) The comptroller’s office started notifying parents on April 22 about whether they can participate in Texas’ voucher program.More than 42,600 students will receive award notices through April 24, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said in a statement.

SPC presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
South Plains College Theatre students will perform Little Shop of Horrors at the Helen DeVitt Jones Theater on the Levelland campus. The free show will start at 7:30 p.m. each day from April 29 to May 2. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

Electric vehicle sales decline in Texas

Eric Venkatesan Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The transition from gaspowered cars to electric vehicles has faced challenges for drivers who may not want to switch. Popular EV models, such as Tesla's, have been on the market for years, and Tesla’s founder and CEO, Elon Musk, said “the future is fully electric,” in an interview with Inc.

Elections set for Levelland

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Levelland City Council General and Special Election is set for May 2 Polling location is at the Hockley County Tax Office at 624 Avenue H. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Voters of District A will be choosing a city council member to represent that district.

Chamber to hold annual golf fundraiser

Eric Venkatesan Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its 26th annual golf tournament on Monday, May 11, at the Levelland Country Club. The morning flight will start at 8 a.m., a putting contest will take place at 12:30, and the afternoon flight will begin at 2 p.m.
SENIOR NIGHT— Levelland baseball celebrated its senior night this past Friday at home. Pictured in no particular order Jacob Swain, Kade Pemberton, RJ Mireles, Boston Winfield, Lavannah Simental, Alianna Cervantez and Head Coach Chris Portwood. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith) ( See pg. 8 “Lobo’s battle”)

SENIOR NIGHT— Levelland baseball celebrated its senior night this past Friday at home. Pictured in no particular order Jacob Swain, Kade Pemberton, RJ Mireles, Boston Winfield, Lavannah Simental, Alianna Cervantez and Head Coach Chris Portwood. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith) ( See pg. 8 “Lobo’s battle”)

SENIOR NIGHT

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
SENIOR NIGHT
CO-DISTRICT CHAMPS— The Ropes Eagles won the Co-District Championship after beating Tahoka this past Friday at home. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan) ( See pg. 5 “Ropes run rules Tahoka”)

CO-DISTRICT CHAMPS— The Ropes Eagles won the Co-District Championship after beating Tahoka this past Friday at home. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan) ( See pg. 5 “Ropes run rules Tahoka”)

CO-DISTRICT CHAMPS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CO-DISTRICT CHAMPS

South Plains graduation ceremonies set for May 8

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
South Plains College will hold two graduation ceremonies on May 8 at the Texan Dome on campus. Two ceremonies will take place, with the first at 9:30 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m.Students who are eligible for graduation should receive an email regarding registration.
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