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LEVELLAND HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEUR-- Levelland High School Entrepreneur students Paula Castellanos, Sutton Milford, Madlyn Mitchell, Eben Castillo and MJ Niederhauser earned their Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate (ESB). LHS Entrepreneur teacher Russell Hill heads up the program. (Levelland ISD photo)

LEVELLAND HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEUR-- Levelland High School Entrepreneur students Paula Castellanos, Sutton Milford, Madlyn Mitchell, Eben Castillo and MJ Niederhauser earned their Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate (ESB). LHS Entrepreneur teacher Russell Hill heads up the program. (Levelland ISD photo)

LEVELLAND HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEUR

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Friday, April 17, 2026
LEVELLAND HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEUR

Join Us In Prayer

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Friday, April 17, 2026
For what profit is it to a man if he gained the whole world and lose his soul? Or what will a man give n exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:25This year our daughter-in-law asked if she could host Easter and have lunch at her house.
LEADERSHIP LEVELLAND-- Allied Oilfield Machine and Pump, LLC hosted Leadership Levelland on a tour giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what the company does. The company has been based in Levelland since 2003. (Levelland Chamber of Commerce photo)

LEADERSHIP LEVELLAND-- Allied Oilfield Machine and Pump, LLC hosted Leadership Levelland on a tour giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what the company does. The company has been based in Levelland since 2003. (Levelland Chamber of Commerce photo)

Texas schools required to have CERP, AED certifications

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Texas schools will be required to have a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), mandated CPR and AED certification for certain employees, and drills to test emergency response by the first instructional day of the 2027-2028 school year. Signed into law by Gov.
(YELL) SCHOLARSHIPS-- Young Emerging Leaders of Levelland (YELL) students received $1,000 scholarships recently. Shown with Levelland Chamber of Commerce Mary Siders are Ada Niederhauser, W. Michael Canon, Nathan Ellis and Brady Houston who have been active with the organization in making a difference for others in Levelland. (Levelland ISD photo)

(YELL) SCHOLARSHIPS-- Young Emerging Leaders of Levelland (YELL) students received $1,000 scholarships recently. Shown with Levelland Chamber of Commerce Mary Siders are Ada Niederhauser, W. Michael Canon, Nathan Ellis and Brady Houston who have been active with the organization in making a difference for others in Levelland. (Levelland ISD photo)

TWC Announces funding for Adult Diploma Workforce Program

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Friday, April 17, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for its Workforce Diploma Pilot Program. This funding opportunity is intended to support programs that help adult learners in Texas obtain a high-school diploma, earn industry-recognized credentials, and develop employability skills.

HUB rule changes temporarily blocked

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Friday, April 17, 2026
A Travis County district court judge granted a request for a temporary injunction to block the latest rule changes to the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program.
Housing market experiencing slowdown

Housing market experiencing slowdown

Housing market experiencing slowdown

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Friday, April 17, 2026
As of early 2026, the Texas housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown, with home sales decreasing due to high interest rates, elevated inventory, and reduced affordability.

Smyer First Baptist to celebrate 100 years

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Smyer First Baptist Church is marking a century of faith and service, celebrating 100 years since its founding on April 25, 1926 when it was organized as First Missionary Baptist Church of Smyer.In its earliest days, the congregation quickly established leadership, calling Brother J.T.
STATE SKILLSUSA-- LHS Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition and proved what they could do, winning top honors. (Levelland ISD photo)

STATE SKILLSUSA-- LHS Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition and proved what they could do, winning top honors. (Levelland ISD photo)

LHS Culinary Arts win big at State SkillsUSA

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Friday, April 17, 2026
The Levelland High School Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition under the direction of Khris Oaks and brought home a lot of wins.

Miller calls on Abbot to suspend motor fuel tax

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a bold and urgent call to Texas Governor Greg Abbott: temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax immediately. With diesel and gasoline prices skyrocketing, Miller warned that the tax is inflicting severe pain on Texas working families.
FCCLA STATE COMPETITION – The Smyer FCCLA Interior Design team of Arymar Calderon, Morgan Pittman and Payton Thornton placed second at state and advanced to the National competition in Washington, D.C. this summer. (Smyer ISD photo)

FCCLA STATE COMPETITION – The Smyer FCCLA Interior Design team of Arymar Calderon, Morgan Pittman and Payton Thornton placed second at state and advanced to the National competition in Washington, D.C. this summer. (Smyer ISD photo)

Oil, gas industry earns millions during blockade

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Top oil and gas companies are generating over $30 million hourly in unearned profits following the Trump blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven oil prices above $100 a barrel.
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