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Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
State vs. Aaron Nikolas Dees-Molina, charged with resisting arrest, search or transport. Motion to dismiss; defendant complete pre-trial diversion on separate case.State vs. Christine Funk, charged with assault family violence. Pleaded guilty. Probation for 12 months, $340 court costs.State vs.

Letter to Editor

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
To the Editor, I would like to take a moment to recognize and commend the outstanding students from our YELL (Young Emerging Leaders of Levelland) program and the National Honor Society at Levelland High School who consistently step up to Keep Levelland Beautiful.

Wind fuels wildfires in Panhandle

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
As of Wednesday, there were multiple wildfires burning in the Texas Panhandle as winds gusted 50-60 mph.The National Weather Service in Amarillo issued a high wind warning for most of the region Wednesday, with possible wind gusts up to 65 mph and sustained strong winds at 30 to 40 mph.

Trump issues threat to not sign bills

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
President Trump has threatened to withhold his signature on all bills until Congress passes stricter federal voting requirements — a move that escalates his efforts to change election rules ahead of the 2026 midterms.
SBLE 4064 TRAINING-- LPD Officer Raul Lopez recently attended SBLE 4064 School-Based Law Enforcement training to further his knowledge and skills in serving the school community. This specialized training focuses on best practices for School Resource Officers (SRO) including campus safety, building strong relationships with students and staff, and effectively responding to situations within the school environment. (Levelland Police Department photo)

SBLE 4064 TRAINING-- LPD Officer Raul Lopez recently attended SBLE 4064 School-Based Law Enforcement training to further his knowledge and skills in serving the school community. This specialized training focuses on best practices for School Resource Officers (SRO) including campus safety, building strong relationships with students and staff, and effectively responding to situations within the school environment. (Levelland Police Department photo)

Air travelers face long delays

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
Travelers are facing long delays, flight cancellations and rising costs at airports across the country due to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). U.S.

West Texas oil, gas companies need power

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
(The Texas Tribune) If Texas wants to continue to be a leader in oil, the Permian Basin needs more energy.That’s the warning influential trade groups representing oil companies have been telling state lawmakers and regulators for years.
What parents can do to spot cyberbullying

What parents can do to spot cyberbullying

What parents can do to spot cyberbullying

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
Parenting has always been a tall task, but an assortment of new challenges have emerged as the world has shifted during the digital age. No child is immune to bullying, and modern parents can probably point to at least one instance when they were bullied during childhood.
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