McVay brings Gatsby to life for students

Levelland High School English teacher Deb McVay brought to life The Great Gatsby for the LHS junior class by transforming an unforgettable experience – a heartfelt farewell.

Sundown city council meeting set for April 14

The Sundown City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14 to be held at Sundown City Hall.The council is expected to hear reports on public works and library updates, police department and fire department reports, and city hall report.

Smyer Aldermen to hold regular meeting April 14

The City of Smyer Aldermen will be holding it regular meeting on April 14 at the Smyer Senior Citizens Building.Aldermen are expected to hear reports on the Smyer Fire Department, engineer report and water/wastewater facilities.

Paxton launches crack down on solar panel companies

Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a major initiative to crack down on companies who sell solar panel systems and are engaging in fraudulent and deceptive practices.

Cotton producers face hard choices

Nearly 400 Texas cotton producers and professionals gathered for the Plains Cotton Growers’ annual meeting this week with concerns about the upcoming planting season.Texas is the top producer of cotton in the United States, and the High Plains region accounts for two-thirds of production.

April calendar highlights events

Levelland residents will have a full calendar of events throughout the month of April, ranging from community celebrations and meetings to scholarship deadlines and local gatherings.Residents can attend a candidates’ forum on April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Levelland City Council meeting set for April 13

The Levelland City Council will be meeting on April 13 for a regular meeting and welcome reception for LFD Fire Chief Brian P. Horton.The reception and swearing in of the fire chief will be held prior to the meeting and offer Levelland residents an opportunity to meet the new fire chief.

HCCWB targets child abuse prevention

The Hockley County Child Welfare Board (HCCWB) held an event at the courthouse on Wednesday to raise awareness against child abuse.County Judge Sharia Baldridge and Mayor Breann Buxkemper spoke at the event, along with Tylyn Rushing, president of the Hockley County Child Welfare Board.

City’s Centennial Celebration set for April 11

Plans are being finalized for the City of Levelland Centennial Celebration. April 11 will be a day of history, food, entertainment, fireworks, and fun.The celebration will kick off downtown with the Centennial Parade. Parade line-up will begin at 9 a.m. The parade will start at 10:00am.