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STUDENT DELEGATES - Lamb County Electric Coop selected its delegates this past weekend for the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Pictured left to right Alternates are Alexandria Dalton and Reese Moore. Winners are Ty Carr and Analeeza De La Rosa. (Photo courtesy of Lamb County Electric)

STUDENT DELEGATES - Lamb County Electric Coop selected its delegates this past weekend for the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Pictured left to right Alternates are Alexandria Dalton and Reese Moore. Winners are Ty Carr and Analeeza De La Rosa. (Photo courtesy of Lamb County Electric)

LCEC selects student delegates

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
Lamb County EC held its Government-in-Action Youth Tour Competition on Feb. 1, with two selected to represent Lamb County and travel to Washington D.C.The 59th annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for June 14-21.
ALMOST COMPLETE— The final stages of the Whataburger restaurant are nearing completion with the addition of signage. Construction crews have been working on the restaurant since summer of 2025. The restaurant is located at 705 Hwy 114 and is expected to be open this month. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

ALMOST COMPLETE— The final stages of the Whataburger restaurant are nearing completion with the addition of signage. Construction crews have been working on the restaurant since summer of 2025. The restaurant is located at 705 Hwy 114 and is expected to be open this month. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Whataburger restaurant nears completion

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
Whataburger restaurant nears completion

Commissioners holds regular meeting

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday for its regular meeting and approved all action items.Commissioners approved the minutes for the Jan. 19 meeting as well as approving monthly bills and claims through Feb. 2 and the cancellation of the Jan.
GRAND CHAMPION AND DIVISION V CHAMPION-- Kynlee Mae Thomas of Ropesville earned Grand Champion and Division V Champion with Tyre Mona Lisa 13M in the Limousin division at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) on Jan. 24. The 2026 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and nearly $272,000 in premiums, including $35,900 in Junior Breeding Heifer Show premiums. (Photo courtesy of Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo)

GRAND CHAMPION AND DIVISION V CHAMPION-- Kynlee Mae Thomas of Ropesville earned Grand Champion and Division V Champion with Tyre Mona Lisa 13M in the Limousin division at the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) on Jan. 24. The 2026 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and nearly $272,000 in premiums, including $35,900 in Junior Breeding Heifer Show premiums. (Photo courtesy of Forth Worth Stock Show & Rodeo)

Local candidates forum set for Feb. 19

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Levelland Chamber of Commerce and Levelland Emerging & Active Professionals (LEAP) will be hosting a Candidates Forum on Feb. 19.The forum will be heldfrom 6-7 p.m.The event will be held at South Plains College in the Sundown Room or can be watched live stream on the Levelland Chamber FB page.

City Council holds regular, special meeting on Monday

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Levelland City Council met this past Monday for a regular meeting and public hearing.The public hearing concerned a possible election to combine the current Type 4-A and 4-B Levelland Economic Development Corporation and Economic Community Development Corporation.

City approves LFD pay raises

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Levelland City Council approved pay compensation adjustments for the Levelland Fire Department after considering the Firefighter Salary Study and 2026 Budget Impact Study this past Monday.

South Plains College enrollment increases in Spring 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
South Plains College’s total enrollment in Spring 2026 increased by five percent from last spring.On a daily comparison, Spring 2026 enrollment is at 10,260, while Spring 2025 enrollment reached 9,771.SPC saw a significant increase in the number of dual-credit students enrolled.
Easy Football Cake Pops

Easy Football Cake Pops

Easy Football Cake Pops

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Ingredients-Four cups crumbled chocolate cake -¼ cup chocolate frosting (can use the canned frosting) -White sticks (from a craft store) -Milk chocolate disks (from a craft store) -White chocolate disks (from a craft store) -Piping bag, with a fine tipInstructionsIn a large bowl, combine the...
Sundown student bound for Washington D.C.

Sundown student bound for Washington D.C.

Sundown student bound for Washington D.C.

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative announced that two students from local high schools were selected for the Government-in-Action Youth Tour in June.Daniel Mauldin, Sundown ISD, and Taylor Rains, Plains ISD, will travel to Washington, D.
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