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ALL DISTRICT CATCHER - Levelland Lobo RJ Mireles was named First Team All-District following the 2024-2025 baseball season. Mireles was named All-District Catcher. (Photo courtesy of LISD)

ALL DISTRICT CATCHER - Levelland Lobo RJ Mireles was named First Team All-District following the 2024-2025 baseball season. Mireles was named All-District Catcher. (Photo courtesy of LISD)

ALL DISTRICT CATCHER

Water meter replacement project continues, new policy considered

Water meter replacement project continues, new policy considered

Water meter replacement project continues, new policy considered

The water meter replacement project continues for the City of Levelland as the Council approved their next payment request from AMERESCO in the amount of $89,948.19.There have been roughly 1,494 meters installed as of May 15.
MAKINGADIFFERENCE – Cochran County held a Shattered Dreams event this past week that involved students from Morton ISD and public safety groups from within Cochran County. Pictured are, Constable Ricky Davidson, Chief Deputy Jody Guerra, E.J. Rivas, Alexiah Garza, Bobby Mason, Sgt. Scivally, Deputy Madrid for the Shattered Dreams Program. Shattered Dreams is a dramatization of an alcohol related crash on a high school campus. (Photo courtesy of Cochran County)

MAKINGADIFFERENCE – Cochran County held a Shattered Dreams event this past week that involved students from Morton ISD and public safety groups from within Cochran County. Pictured are, Constable Ricky Davidson, Chief Deputy Jody Guerra, E.J. Rivas, Alexiah Garza, Bobby Mason, Sgt. Scivally, Deputy Madrid for the Shattered Dreams Program. Shattered Dreams is a dramatization of an alcohol related crash on a high school campus. (Photo courtesy of Cochran County)

South Plains College Regents recognizes fall, spring retirees

As South Plains College has wrapped up their spring semester, the Board of Regents were updated during their May meeting with employee retirements and curriculum changes.Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ryan Gibbs highlighted this years’ service awards.
NEW TREES - The City of Levelland Cemetery crew were getting the grounds prepared for new trees Wednesday. The Parks and Cemetery department continually work to add new trees to parks and cemetery’s. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

NEW TREES - The City of Levelland Cemetery crew were getting the grounds prepared for new trees Wednesday. The Parks and Cemetery department continually work to add new trees to parks and cemetery’s. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

DSHS provides updated measles information

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of May 23, 728 cases have been identified since late January. Ninety-four of the patients have been hospitalized. This is an increase of 6 since the May 20 update.

SPC students from Hockley County recognized

LEVELLAND—SouthPlains College (SPC) congratulates more than 800 students who received their academic degree and/or certificate in Spring 2025.Listed below are SPC students from the Hockley County area who recieved an academic degree and/or certificate in Spring 2025.

DPS troopers honored at Fallen Officers Memorial

Governor Greg Abbott today honored the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas Rangers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty during DPS’ annual Peace Officers Memorial Service.
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT B - Levelland City Councilman Max Ledesma underwent an Oath of Office which was administered by the City Secretary Andrea Corley during Monday evening's regular council meeting. Ledesma ran unopposed in the May general election. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT B - Levelland City Councilman Max Ledesma underwent an Oath of Office which was administered by the City Secretary Andrea Corley during Monday evening's regular council meeting. Ledesma ran unopposed in the May general election. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT B

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT D - Levelland City Councilman Michael Stueart underwent an Oath of Office which was administered by the City Secretary Andrea Corley during Monday evening's regular council meeting. Stueart ran in the May general election as an incumbent. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT D - Levelland City Councilman Michael Stueart underwent an Oath of Office which was administered by the City Secretary Andrea Corley during Monday evening's regular council meeting. Stueart ran in the May general election as an incumbent. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT D

Levelland Police Report

5/19/25 – 300 block of DouglasAn animal control officer received an animal complaint.5/18/25 – 100 block of West Avenue – 10:21 P.M.Officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a female subject pouring gas outside to set on fire.