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...And God heard...

Donna Martelli Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
No one knew how far Jason had fallen, not really. On the outside, he still showed up, still smiled when expected, and still said, “I’m fine,” when asked. But inside, he was exhausted from holding it all together.

...I don’t understand...

Marlene Custer Faithwriters.org
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I have always enjoyed Law and Order stories. Authors like John Grisham, Robert Whitlow, and Terri Blackstock have provided me with many hours of reading and speculating. When I was tapped for Jury duty a few years ago, I looked forward to it. I was eager to see the workings of justice up close.

Retail beef prices hit record highs

Shelby Shank Texas Farm Bureau
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Retail beef prices are reaching record highs in the U.S., driven by the shrinking U.S. cattle inventory and continued strong consumer demand.According to the Consumer Price Index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average price of ground beef rose to $6.
READY TO RIDE – Pictured are RD Motheral, Kye Powell, Bently Motheral, and Landry Farrar carrying the nations flag, state flag and Sundown flag at the beginning of the Oil Patch Days Parade on Saturday in Sundown. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

READY TO RIDE – Pictured are RD Motheral, Kye Powell, Bently Motheral, and Landry Farrar carrying the nations flag, state flag and Sundown flag at the beginning of the Oil Patch Days Parade on Saturday in Sundown. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

READY TO RIDE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
READY TO RIDE
NEWSCHOOLYEARAPPROACHES - The City of Levelland Streets Department spent multiple days repainting crosswalks around all Levelland ISD school zones. The first day of school is set for Tuesday, August 19. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

NEWSCHOOLYEARAPPROACHES - The City of Levelland Streets Department spent multiple days repainting crosswalks around all Levelland ISD school zones. The first day of school is set for Tuesday, August 19. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

School safety tips as classes begin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
As students begin heading back to school, the Levelland Police Department is encouraging caution and adherence to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year.

Mallet hosts Clovis Horse Sales August 15-17

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Clovis Horse Sales returns to the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland, Texas, on August 15-17, 2025.On Friday, August 15, the Clovis Horse Sales will kick off with a Team Roping at 10a.m., followed immediately by Roping and Cow Horse Demonstrations.
ASSISTANT CITYMANAGER Justin Balderas has been named assistant city manager for the City of Levelland. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

ASSISTANT CITYMANAGER Justin Balderas has been named assistant city manager for the City of Levelland. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

Justin Balderas named assistant city manager

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Justin Balderas has been named assistant city manager for the City of Levelland.The announcement comes after Balderas has served in an interim capacity since the April departure of former Assistant City Manager Joe Cavazos.“The City of Levelland couldn’t be more excited about Justin.
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