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FUN AT THE LIBRARY – The library hosted Chalk Day on Wednesday as part of their summer reading program. Participants had fun outside and there were plenty of hopscotch and Tic-Tac-Toe games to go around. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

FUN AT THE LIBRARY – The library hosted Chalk Day on Wednesday as part of their summer reading program. Participants had fun outside and there were plenty of hopscotch and Tic-Tac-Toe games to go around. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

FUN AT THE LIBRARY

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026

Injunction issued against windturbine blade recycler in Sweetwater

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Friday, July 10, 2026
A temporary injunction has been issued aganist Global Fiberglass Solutions of Texas LCC prohibiting it from accepting or disposing of additional industrial or municipal solid waste, primarily related to windmill blades, at two Sweetwater facilities while requiring them to begin removing the...

Boozeman releases text for farm bill

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Friday, July 10, 2026
After seven and half years after the 2018 full farm bill was signed, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (RAR) released the longawaited text of the 900-plus pages of the Agricultural Act of 2026 , which will update federal food and farm policy.

USDA Forest Service approves mineral project

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service issued the final record of decision for the Hermosa Critical Mineral Project, marking a major accomplishment in the agency’s effort to strengthen domestic mineral production.South32 Hermosa Inc.
FINE ARTS CAMP – The nine through 11-year-old class poses for a picture at the end of their photography class on Thursday at the Explore the Arts Camp. Hosted last week by SPC, the camp offers classes on photography, music, art and acting. (staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

FINE ARTS CAMP – The nine through 11-year-old class poses for a picture at the end of their photography class on Thursday at the Explore the Arts Camp. Hosted last week by SPC, the camp offers classes on photography, music, art and acting. (staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

FINE ARTS CAMP

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Friday, July 10, 2026

City council approves resolutions, ordinances

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The Levelland City Council held its regular meeting on July 6 to pass several resolutions.In their first order of business, the council passed Resolution No. 2026-09 authorizing an application to the Events Trust Fund Program for the 2026 Levelland Horse Sales Breeder’s Futurity.
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES - Pictured left to right are Russell Vest, Breann Buxkemper, Kylie Boggs and Angie Vest HCCU employees displaying shoes for the annual shoe drive. (Staff photo)

SHOES, SHOES, SHOES - Pictured left to right are Russell Vest, Breann Buxkemper, Kylie Boggs and Angie Vest HCCU employees displaying shoes for the annual shoe drive. (Staff photo)

HCCU's 3rd annual shoe drive

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Hockley County Credit Union (HCCU) is currently taking donations for its 3rd annual shoe drive, asking that community members wishing to give bring their donations to the HCCU office at 504 Clubview Drive in Levelland before July 31st.
Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

Hancock distributes July sales tax allocations

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 5.6% more than in July 2025.These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly.
WALLACE OPEN HOUSE – Pictured are Ashpen Sanchez, Alycyn Keeling and Jeremy Pollard at the Wallace Theater open house on Thursday. Guests enjoyed tours of the theater and refreshments as well as the ongoing popup museum entitled “Locally Made: A History of West Texas Creativity.” (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

WALLACE OPEN HOUSE – Pictured are Ashpen Sanchez, Alycyn Keeling and Jeremy Pollard at the Wallace Theater open house on Thursday. Guests enjoyed tours of the theater and refreshments as well as the ongoing popup museum entitled “Locally Made: A History of West Texas Creativity.” (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

WALLACE OPEN HOUSE

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Friday, July 10, 2026
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