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Army raises enlistment age

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
The age to enlist in the U.S. Army has changed from 34 to 42 for Active Duty, Army Reserve and National Guard, effective April 20.Published on March 20, AR 601-210, the regulation that governs policies and procedures for the Army’s enlistment process, was updated to reflect the new enlistment ages.

Centennial Celebration shaping up

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Centennial committee met on Tuesday evening to begin putting the finishing touches to the Levelland 100-year event that will be held on April 11. Volunteer registration is underway for Hockley County 4-H and Girls Scouts and Spartan Shuttles have been secured and are awaiting the final plan.
ROPES OAP WINS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP-- Ropes High School One Act Play ensemble of cast, crew and directors won the District Championship and will advance to the Bi-District round. Awards earned included Best Technical Crew; Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, Madelyn Reeves; All-Star Cast, Peyton Sawyer and Abby Wyatt; and Best Performer, Aria Warren. (Ropes ISD photo)

ROPES OAP WINS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP-- Ropes High School One Act Play ensemble of cast, crew and directors won the District Championship and will advance to the Bi-District round. Awards earned included Best Technical Crew; Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, Madelyn Reeves; All-Star Cast, Peyton Sawyer and Abby Wyatt; and Best Performer, Aria Warren. (Ropes ISD photo)

ROPES OAP WINS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP--

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
READY FOR BUSINESS-- With construction completed and staff training underway the Whataburger located at 705 Texas 114 is set to open Monday, March 30. Levelland Police Department will be on hand to help with the flow of traffic once the restaurant opens. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

READY FOR BUSINESS-- With construction completed and staff training underway the Whataburger located at 705 Texas 114 is set to open Monday, March 30. Levelland Police Department will be on hand to help with the flow of traffic once the restaurant opens. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

READY FOR BUSINESS--

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
Levelland ISD approves stadium name change

Levelland ISD approves stadium name change

Levelland ISD approves stadium name change

News Staff
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Levelland Independent School District board of directors met on Wednesday to consider contracts, agreements and reports.The board approved a contract with Hockley County Credit Union (HCCU) which will affect the name of Lobo Stadium.
JOB OLYMPICS

JOB OLYMPICS

JOB OLYMPICS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Levelland ISD students with the LOC program recently invited LISD employees and Board Members to help interview students as they prepare for the Region 17 Job Olympics.
KISS THE PIG

KISS THE PIG

KISS THE PIG

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
South Elementary held a 'Kiss the Pig' Assembly before the break. Students raised money to donate to Children's Miracle Network. Students got to watch a movie with popcorn, participate in a bottle flip challenge, play board games before ending their CMN campaign with this Kiss A Pig assembly.

Plains Cotton Growers to hold 69th Annual Meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Plains Cotton Growers will be holding its 69th Annual Meeting on April 7 at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center in Producers, representatives and partners of the Texas High Plains cotton industry gather once a year at this annual event to be inspired and educated on cotton crop production...
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