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NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-- Sundown ISD announced that Katie Pena will be the new Sundown Middle School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Pictured is the Pena family. (Sundown ISD photo)

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL-- Sundown ISD announced that Katie Pena will be the new Sundown Middle School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Pictured is the Pena family. (Sundown ISD photo)

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Local churches to celebrate Holy Week and Easter

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Local churches will be celebrating Easter Sunday, April 5, with services and activities open to anyone who does not have a church home.Church on the Rock of Levelland will be hosting an Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. and an afternoon service at 11:15 a.m.
CLEANING UP-- Several volunteers worked Saturday picking up litter along Hwy. 114. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

CLEANING UP-- Several volunteers worked Saturday picking up litter along Hwy. 114. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

City’s Centennial Celebration set for April 11

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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.
CAMILO REYES CASTILLO

CAMILO REYES CASTILLO

Castillo sentenced to 60 years

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A Levelland man who produced child sexual abuse material was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison, according to a release by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.Camilo Reyes Castillo, 47, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to seven counts of production of child pornography.
PICKING UP TRASH-- Keep Levelland Beautiful hosted a massive clean up this Saturday. Volunteers worked along Hwy. 114 cleaning up litter. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

PICKING UP TRASH-- Keep Levelland Beautiful hosted a massive clean up this Saturday. Volunteers worked along Hwy. 114 cleaning up litter. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

LISD to see staff transitions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
LISD Superintendent Dr. Don Heseman recently announced several staff transitions following the retirement of Donna Pugh, Director of Curriculum & Special Programs.

Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Hockley County Court ReportMonica Garza vs. Villiam Merriam, injury or damage with motor vehicle. Nonsuited or dismissed by plaintiff.State vs. Joshua Deshawn Christian, charged with evading arrest or detention.

Fire Department Report

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
March 98 p.m. – Fire department dispatched to the 400 block of Hicks Place regarding a fire under burners of stove. Upon arrival, crew found a 1’” x 1” pile of grease on stope under stove top upon raising the lid. Fire went out upon raising lid. Occupant advised to clean stove before using it again.
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