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Skimmers can be undetectable.

Skimmers can be undetectable.

TDLR warns against skimmers

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
As summer travel continues, people should be aware of card skimmers. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) gives information about how to stay financially safe on the road.

Sundown Oil Patch Day set for Aug. 8

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Sundown Chamber will be hosting the annual Sundown Oil Patch Day on Aug. 8 at Sunset Park, complete with fun, food and local vendors.Events will kick off with a parade at 9:30 a.m. with lineup at 9 a.m. followed by volleyball, cornhole and ragball tournaments.
FISHING EVENT – Pictured are game wardens who came to Casting with Cops on Saturday. The event was a fun way to get to know local law enforcement while fishing at Lobo Lake. (Staff photo)

FISHING EVENT – Pictured are game wardens who came to Casting with Cops on Saturday. The event was a fun way to get to know local law enforcement while fishing at Lobo Lake. (Staff photo)

FISHING EVENT

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Pictured are game wardens who came to Casting with Cops on Saturday. The event was a fun way to get to know local law enforcement while fishing at Lobo Lake.
FARMERS MARKET – Vendors and food trucks came out on Saturday for the Levelland Farmers Market. The market had something for everyone including handmade crafts, fresh produce, breads, treats and live music by Reese Payton. (Staff photo)

FARMERS MARKET – Vendors and food trucks came out on Saturday for the Levelland Farmers Market. The market had something for everyone including handmade crafts, fresh produce, breads, treats and live music by Reese Payton. (Staff photo)

FARMERS MARKET

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Vendors and food trucks came out on Saturday for the Levelland Farmers Market. The market had something for everyone including handmade crafts, fresh produce, breads, treats and live music by Reese Payton.
FOOD COLLECTION – Pictured is Phelps Blume and Amber Hinson of the Noon Rotary Club collecting donations for Bill’s Backpacks on Saturday. The club welcomes volunteers who help collect donations on the second Saturday of every month. The club collected $1,322.97 worth of items this past Saturday.They thank eveyone that donated (Staff photo)

FOOD COLLECTION – Pictured is Phelps Blume and Amber Hinson of the Noon Rotary Club collecting donations for Bill’s Backpacks on Saturday. The club welcomes volunteers who help collect donations on the second Saturday of every month. The club collected $1,322.97 worth of items this past Saturday.They thank eveyone that donated (Staff photo)

FOOD COLLECTION

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Pictured is Phelps Blume and Amber Hinson of the Noon Rotary Club collecting donations for Bill’s Backpacks on Saturday. The club welcomes volunteers who help collect donations on the second Saturday of every month. The club collected $1,322.97 worth of items this past Saturday.
CASTING WITH COPS – Pictured are participants in Saturday’s Casting with Cops event at Lobo Lake. The second annual event featured fishing, lunch provided by the Lions Club and a chance to get to know local law enforcement. (Staff photo)

CASTING WITH COPS – Pictured are participants in Saturday’s Casting with Cops event at Lobo Lake. The second annual event featured fishing, lunch provided by the Lions Club and a chance to get to know local law enforcement. (Staff photo)

CASTING WITH COPS

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CASTING WITH COPS – Pictured are participants in Saturday’s Casting with Cops event at Lobo Lake. The second annual event featured fishing, lunch provided by the Lions Club and a chance to get to know local law enforcement.

Grand Jury Indictments/County Report

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
Hockley County Grand Jury 286th District CourtThe Hockley County Grand Jury handed down 15 indictments on July 8. All were true bill.Amanda Ann Vizcarra (7/ 31/1988), charged with fraud, possession, or use of credit or debit card <5 (FS).

Levelland Police Department Report

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
June 249:46 a.m. - Officers dispatched to Hickory Street regarding public lewdness.3:13 p.m. - Report was made in the 1300 block of Ave. H regarding harassment and terroristic threat.8:58 p.m. - Officer dispatched to the address of 108 Rip Street regarding a report of a hit and run.9:06 p.m.

School Updates: Meetings and Registration

Levelland Isd
Friday, July 10, 2026
As the new school year approaches, Levelland ISD has some important dates on the calendar.LISD's first day of school is Aug. 19. School supply lists can be found at www.levellandisd.net/.The annual Levelland ISD Meet & Greet will be held on July 13 from 5 to 6 p.m.
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