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So David and his men came to the city and there it was, burned with fire, and their wives, their sons, and their daughters hadbeen taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep.
SONGWRITER WINNERS-- Jack White (left) and Shelby Stidham (middle) of Frenship High School and South Plains College student Nairely Chavez (right) of Midland were winners of the third-annual Songwriter Competition hosted by SPC’s Creative Arts Department on April 3 at Tom T. Hall Studio on the Levelland campus. (SPC Photo)

SONGWRITER WINNERS-- Jack White (left) and Shelby Stidham (middle) of Frenship High School and South Plains College student Nairely Chavez (right) of Midland were winners of the third-annual Songwriter Competition hosted by SPC’s Creative Arts Department on April 3 at Tom T. Hall Studio on the Levelland campus. (SPC Photo)

SPC names songwriter competition winners

South Plains College’s Creative Arts Department deemed Jack White and Shelby Stidham of Frenship High School and SPC student Nairely Chavez of Midland winners of the thirdannual Songwriter Competition on April 3.

City of Sundown siren test April 9

The City of Sundown will be conducting its emergency notification system test (sirens) on Wednesday April 9, at 11:30 a.m.The tests will cycle through several times beginning at 11:30 a.m. and will end at 12 p.m.

Nonprofit grant workshop Apr. 30

All nonprofit organizations and programs are invited to attend a free workshop Wednesday April 30 at the Brasch Mitchell Building, 513 Avenue G in Levelland. The event will begin at 1:30pm. This informative program is to help any group in need of grants.
ABC PRO RODEO RIBBON CUTTING - Kicking off the annual ABC Pro Rodeo events this year was a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Mallet Event Center and Arena. This is the fourth year the event has been held at the Mallet and is the 82nd rodeo event held by leadership, the organization’s board and rodeo committee. (Staff photo by Essence Childers)

ABC PRO RODEO RIBBON CUTTING - Kicking off the annual ABC Pro Rodeo events this year was a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Mallet Event Center and Arena. This is the fourth year the event has been held at the Mallet and is the 82nd rodeo event held by leadership, the organization’s board and rodeo committee. (Staff photo by Essence Childers)

Forecasted moisture offers reprieve during drought

The forecasted moisture over the weekend has provided a small break for many spanning several fronts.Levelland and Hockley County Emergency Management Coordinator, Cole Kirkland explained that any precipitation is better than nothing.
LANDFILL PIT PROJECT COMPLETED - The City of Levelland has announced that the Solid Waste Landfill Type IV Cell 3 Construction Project including alternates has been completed. The bid for the project was awarded to DE Rice Construction for $591,574.93 and was unanimously approved by the Levelland City Council. The item was awarded during a special meeting held Oct. 2, 2024. Pictured is the new Type IV Cell. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

LANDFILL PIT PROJECT COMPLETED - The City of Levelland has announced that the Solid Waste Landfill Type IV Cell 3 Construction Project including alternates has been completed. The bid for the project was awarded to DE Rice Construction for $591,574.93 and was unanimously approved by the Levelland City Council. The item was awarded during a special meeting held Oct. 2, 2024. Pictured is the new Type IV Cell. (Staff photo by Dom Puente)

Confirmed measles cases continue increase across South Plains region

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of April 4, 481 cases have been identified since late January. Fifty-six of the patients have been hospitalized.
TAC RECOGNITION - Pictured is Hockley County Judge Sharla Baldridge (left) receiving her award which is given to county judges who demonstrate a commitment to judicial excellence by surpassing the state’s minimum education requirements. Judge Baldridge was recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

TAC RECOGNITION - Pictured is Hockley County Judge Sharla Baldridge (left) receiving her award which is given to county judges who demonstrate a commitment to judicial excellence by surpassing the state’s minimum education requirements. Judge Baldridge was recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

County Judge Sharla Baldridge earns award

Hockley County Judge Sharla Baldridge has been recognized as a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

KLB earns Gold Star Affiliate recognition

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability and community improvement, has recognized Keep L e v e l l a n d Beautiful as a Gold Star Affiliate— its highest honor for community affiliates.