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Smyer First Baptist to celebrate 100 years

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
Smyer First Baptist Church is marking a century of faith and service, celebrating 100 years since its founding on April 25, 1926 when it was organized as First Missionary Baptist Church of Smyer.In its earliest days, the congregation quickly established leadership, calling Brother J.T.
STATE SKILLSUSA-- LHS Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition and proved what they could do, winning top honors. (Levelland ISD photo)

STATE SKILLSUSA-- LHS Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition and proved what they could do, winning top honors. (Levelland ISD photo)

LHS Culinary Arts win big at State SkillsUSA

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Friday, April 17, 2026
The Levelland High School Culinary Arts students competed at the State SkillsUSA competition under the direction of Khris Oaks and brought home a lot of wins.

Miller calls on Abbot to suspend motor fuel tax

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a bold and urgent call to Texas Governor Greg Abbott: temporarily suspend the state’s motor fuel tax immediately. With diesel and gasoline prices skyrocketing, Miller warned that the tax is inflicting severe pain on Texas working families.
FCCLA STATE COMPETITION – The Smyer FCCLA Interior Design team of Arymar Calderon, Morgan Pittman and Payton Thornton placed second at state and advanced to the National competition in Washington, D.C. this summer. (Smyer ISD photo)

FCCLA STATE COMPETITION – The Smyer FCCLA Interior Design team of Arymar Calderon, Morgan Pittman and Payton Thornton placed second at state and advanced to the National competition in Washington, D.C. this summer. (Smyer ISD photo)

Oil, gas industry earns millions during blockade

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Top oil and gas companies are generating over $30 million hourly in unearned profits following the Trump blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which has driven oil prices above $100 a barrel.

Small Business Tax Deduction made permanent

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Friday, April 17, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 3.
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott toured the South Plains College Automotive Technology and Welding Facility on Tuesday and had the opportunity to meet students enrolled in the career tech programs. Abbott was joined by joined by Teamsters Local 988 President Robert Mele, Texas Association of Community Colleges President and CEO Ray Martinez III, SPC President Robin Satterwhite, as well as the SPC Board of Regents. (Staff photo)

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott toured the South Plains College Automotive Technology and Welding Facility on Tuesday and had the opportunity to meet students enrolled in the career tech programs. Abbott was joined by joined by Teamsters Local 988 President Robert Mele, Texas Association of Community Colleges President and CEO Ray Martinez III, SPC President Robin Satterwhite, as well as the SPC Board of Regents. (Staff photo)

Abbott tours SPC automotive, welding facilities

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Friday, April 17, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott toured the South Plains College Automotive Technology and Welding Facility on Tuesday and delivered remarks on the creation of the Texas Jobs Council and the state’s investments in career and technical education.

Stealth Energy announces local expansion

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
Stealth Energy Services announced a major expansion that will bring news jobs and capital to Levelland.Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in 2026, with more information on timelines to be released at a later date.
City to hold public hearings on zoning changes

City to hold public hearings on zoning changes

City to hold public hearings on zoning changes

News Staff
Friday, April 17, 2026
The City of Levelland will be having three public hearings on proposed zoning changes.This Zoning Ordinance Update process started in early 2025. Freese and Nichols was hired to guide the City through this process.
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