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Top experts warn of Trump’s mental deterioration

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
In late April, a group of 36 U.S. mental health experts and physicians, in a statement, has called for the immediate, lawful removal of President Donald Trump from office, citing 'objectively observable' signs of serious cognitive decline and dangerous mental instability.

Bill’s Backpack sets May food item

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Bill’s Backpack of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to stock the pantry prior to summer break.Food item for the month of May will be SpaghettiO;s w/po; top.
ENJOYING THE WEATHER-- Golfers enjoyed the warm weather during the Levelland Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament held this past Monday. The tournament was held at the Levelland County Club. (Staff photo) (See “Chamber Golf Tournament Results” continued on page 10)

ENJOYING THE WEATHER-- Golfers enjoyed the warm weather during the Levelland Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament held this past Monday. The tournament was held at the Levelland County Club. (Staff photo) (See “Chamber Golf Tournament Results” continued on page 10)

May marks anniversary of 1970 Lubbock tornado

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Last Monday marked the anniversary of one the deadliest tornadoes in Texas history – the 1970 Lubbock tornado.

US House in stalemate on housing act

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
The U.S. House is facing pressure to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply, increasing homeownership, and tackling affordability.
NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

NEW ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Anton ISD welcomed its new Assistant Superintendent, Christopher Lopez. Lopez served as Texas Tech Principal Fellow, instructional coach, teacher and coach at Lubbock ISD from August 2012 to 2026. He most recently was the principal at Cavazos Middle School.

Drought continues to grip West Texas region

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Moderate to extreme drought continues to grip the Texas South Plains and Panhandle in May with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) reporting 69% of the state experiencing drought conditions, compared to 75% the previous week, 69% three months ago, and 46% one year ago.
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