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Whataburger staff and management joined the Levelland Chamber of Commerce for its official ribbon cutting on Thursday. The newly completed burger restaurant is location at 705 E Hwy 114 in Levelland and offers of the Texas favorite burgers 24/7. (Staff photo)

Whataburger staff and management joined the Levelland Chamber of Commerce for its official ribbon cutting on Thursday. The newly completed burger restaurant is location at 705 E Hwy 114 in Levelland and offers of the Texas favorite burgers 24/7. (Staff photo)

SBOE drafting new TEKs standards

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Texas’ State Board of Education (SBOE) is coming closer to finalizing a draft of new social studies and reading requirements.The preliminary draft passed Friday by the SBOE is part of a review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards, or TEKs.
LHS choir visits San Antonio

LHS choir visits San Antonio

LHS choir visits San Antonio

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Levelland High School Choir students, along with choir director Joshua Ballard, recently returned from a trip to San Antonio where music, history, and connection came together to create a truly meaningful experience.
'SNOW WHITE: THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”-- Levelland Middle School students Hildea Lawless and Paulina Chavira was a part of the the Ballet Lubbock's 'Snow White: The Fairest of Them All' last weekend at The Buddy Holly Hall. Hildea brought the stage to life as a Woodland Animal, while Paulina impressed as a Shadow Creature. Costumes were created by Leticia Delgado at Ballet Lubbock. (Levelland ISD photo)

'SNOW WHITE: THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”-- Levelland Middle School students Hildea Lawless and Paulina Chavira was a part of the the Ballet Lubbock's 'Snow White: The Fairest of Them All' last weekend at The Buddy Holly Hall. Hildea brought the stage to life as a Woodland Animal, while Paulina impressed as a Shadow Creature. Costumes were created by Leticia Delgado at Ballet Lubbock. (Levelland ISD photo)

Anton Cemetery Association to host fundraiser

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Anton Cemetery Association will host a Hamburger Lunch Fundraiser on Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be at the Lawrence Avenue Church of Christ Activity Center located at 401 Lawrence Ave. in Anton.
Hockley County commissioners and staff pose for a photograph after signing and approving Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Hockley County commissioners and staff pose for a photograph after signing and approving Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

LISD board holds regular meeting

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Levelland ISD school board met on April 15 for their regular meeting.LISD CFO Teresa Montemeyer presented the monthly financial report for the period ending March 31; the board approved the report.

Texas ranks 27th on highway systems

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
A new report showed the Texas’ highway system has dropped two spots since 2025 and now ranks at No. 27 in the country for its costeffectiveness and overall conditions.

Commissioners Court holds regular meeting

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Hockley County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Monday to discuss ordinances and approvals for the county.The court moved to approve the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month submitted by The Voice of Hope.
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