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HELLO FRIEND - Two students are seen greeting each at Levelland ABC back to school night. Levelland ISD students and staff will start the new school year Wednesday, Aug. 19. (Levelland ISD)

HELLO FRIEND - Two students are seen greeting each at Levelland ABC back to school night. Levelland ISD students and staff will start the new school year Wednesday, Aug. 19. (Levelland ISD)

Texas cuts childcare subsidy program

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission Tuesday voted to cut 9.5% of the state’s childcare scholarships, which represents approximately 14,000 seats for children. For some regions, those cuts will begin by the fourth quarter of 2026, which begins in September.
Texas A&M AgriLife Photo

Texas A&M AgriLife Photo

Severe heat affects crops, cattle expansion

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Texas agriculture has been facing severe heat and drought stress across the Panhandle and East Texas, high cattle and beef prices amid slow herd rebuilding, and an ongoing state emergency response to New World screwworm detections with a new sterile fly facility scheduled for spring 2027.

USDA launches Debt Consolidation Tool

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
USDA’s Debt Consolidation Tool allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender.
Start early for fall gardening preparation

Start early for fall gardening preparation

Start early for fall gardening preparation

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gardening is a yearround activity. Those who garden develop an appreciation and a desire for fresh, nutritious vegetables and fruits. In many situations, the best way to obtain fresh vegetables is to grow them at home.
THOA Outstanding Teacher - Levelland ISD teacher Anitra Loa has been named the Area 4 Outstanding New Teacher by the Texas Health Occupations Association (THOA). THOA recognized her dedication to Health Science Education through her own professional growth, the leadership she develops in her students, the career opportunities she creates, her mentorship of fellow educators, and her involvement in the community.

THOA Outstanding Teacher - Levelland ISD teacher Anitra Loa has been named the Area 4 Outstanding New Teacher by the Texas Health Occupations Association (THOA). THOA recognized her dedication to Health Science Education through her own professional growth, the leadership she develops in her students, the career opportunities she creates, her mentorship of fellow educators, and her involvement in the community.

Outstanding New Teacher

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Outstanding New Teacher
South Plains Food Pantry assists with food insecurity

South Plains Food Pantry assists with food insecurity

South Plains Food Pantry assists with food insecurity

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
As students return to school, many are thinking about schedules, homework and seeing their friends. Others are thinking about how they will eat. The South Plains College food pantry is working to reduce food insecurity by providing college students with the resources they need.
LISD ABC - Getting the new school off to a good start, Levelland ABC hosted its Back to School Night and it was a circus. The ABC kids found a ring master, a lion tamer, acrobats, tightrope walkers and much more. Parents and students had the opportunity to get to know teachers and staff and help acclimate the new young students to a new chapter in their lives. School be in full swing at all LISD campuses this coming week. (LISD photo)

LISD ABC - Getting the new school off to a good start, Levelland ABC hosted its Back to School Night and it was a circus. The ABC kids found a ring master, a lion tamer, acrobats, tightrope walkers and much more. Parents and students had the opportunity to get to know teachers and staff and help acclimate the new young students to a new chapter in their lives. School be in full swing at all LISD campuses this coming week. (LISD photo)

Levelland ABC Back to School

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Levelland ABC Back to School

Huffines distributes $1.4B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said many cities and counties can reduce property taxes due to increased sales tax revenue as local governments will receive $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for August, 13.6% more than in August 2025.
Cruz introduces Right to Worship Act

Cruz introduces Right to Worship Act

Cruz introduces Right to Worship Act

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Elissa Slotkin have introduced the Right to Worship Act to protect the First Amendment right the free exercise of religion and expressly protects peaceful, non-disruptive conduct.
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