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Hockley County Court Report

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Hockley County Court ReportState vs. Ashley Michell Mitchel, charged with aggravated robbery. Probation revoked, 2-year confinement. Costs $89.Brent Evans, Jonn Evans vs. Gary Serna, injury or damage with motor vehicle. Non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff.State vs.
ABC Pro Rodeo-- Levelland Chamber of Commerce and the ABC Pro Rodeo cut the ribbon at the Mallet Event Center on April 1, marking the start of the 83rd annual ABC Pro Rodeo. The event ran from April 2-4 and featured professional rodeo competitions, lots of fun and entertainment. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

ABC Pro Rodeo-- Levelland Chamber of Commerce and the ABC Pro Rodeo cut the ribbon at the Mallet Event Center on April 1, marking the start of the 83rd annual ABC Pro Rodeo. The event ran from April 2-4 and featured professional rodeo competitions, lots of fun and entertainment. (Staff photo by Shelby Radford)

ABC Pro Rodeo

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Levelland Chamber of Commerce and the ABC Pro Rodeo cut the ribbon at the Mallet Event Center on April 1, marking the start of the 83rd annual ABC Pro Rodeo. The event ran from April 2-4 and featured professional rodeo competitions, lots of fun and entertainment.

Supreme Court to consider birthright citizenship

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday to consider an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.The case challenges whether President Trump’s directive complies with the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause and federal immigration law enacted in 1952.

Hancock reports $4B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today reported that sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in March, 10% more than in March 2025.The majority of March sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency in March.

Rural pharmacies closing at alarming rate

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Texas pharmacies are disappearing across the state affecting at least 4 million residents of the state.According to the Texas Pharmacy Association, the state has struggled with closures for the past decade leaving 60% of counties with no pharmacy in 2023.

Column: Preparing for Easter, praying for workers

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
After the experience of His transfiguration, Jesus “resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51 NIV) and the cross that awaited Him there. The time was fast approaching when His disciples would have to take up the full burden of the work that He had called them to.
Easter-themed cupcakes make great treat for youngsters

Easter-themed cupcakes make great treat for youngsters

Easter-themed cupcakes make great treat for youngsters

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
Easter is widely characterized as the holiest day of the year on the Christian calendar. Faith features prominently in modern Easter celebrations, which also include some secular traditions, particularly in families with young children.
Crews from the City of Levelland Public Works, TxDOT and Xcel Energy installed the Centennial banner on College Ave. near the intersection of Hwy 114 and Hwy 385 to alert people to the upcoming celebration on April 11. (Staff photo)

Crews from the City of Levelland Public Works, TxDOT and Xcel Energy installed the Centennial banner on College Ave. near the intersection of Hwy 114 and Hwy 385 to alert people to the upcoming celebration on April 11. (Staff photo)

SCADA Master Plan set to improve water systems through road maps

Eric Venkatesan Staff Writer
Friday, April 3, 2026
Levelland's water and wastewater systems are set to be updated under the city’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Master Plan.
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