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PHOTO CONTEST WINNER- Pictured from left to right: Cristal Isaacks, BreAllyn Griffith, Jessica Vinson, Emilie Griffith and Arra Delos Santos. BreAllyn Griffith won first place in the Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and winter photo contest. See photo on page 4. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER- Pictured from left to right: Cristal Isaacks, BreAllyn Griffith, Jessica Vinson, Emilie Griffith and Arra Delos Santos. BreAllyn Griffith won first place in the Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and winter photo contest. See photo on page 4. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

Memorial services set for CarrieJo “Jodie” Rawls

Carriejo “jodie” Rawls
Thursday, January 29, 2026
CarrieJo “Jodie” Rawls was called home Jan. 12, 2026. She was 84 years old. Jodie was born on Nov. 23, 1941 in Fort Worth, Texas to Carrie and EE Callaway. She spent her early childhood in Houston Texas, where she proudly considered herself to be a “tomboy”, happiest when she was active and outside.

Senior Menus

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
HOCKLEY COUNTYMonday- Chicken tender strips, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, mixed squash, wheat roll, fruit cupTuesday- Beef enchiladas, borracho beans, spanish rice, coleslaw, cornbread, apricotsWednesday- Tilapia with lemon slice, whole kernel corn, coleslaw, hushpuppies, cherry crispThursday-...

Texas Education Freedom account family applications open Feb. 4

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
At the midway point of National School Choice Week and with just a week remaining before applications open on Feb. 4, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

Join Us In Prayer

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
As far back as I can remember I have always loved Genesis 15, after all it is the story when God appeared to Abram in a vision and instructed him, “Do not be afraid, Abram I am your shield, your exceeding great reward.
FIRST PLACE WINNER - The Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and Winter Photo contest announced their winner. The first place photo was taken by BreAllyn Griffith. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

FIRST PLACE WINNER - The Keep Levelland Beautiful 2025 Fall and Winter Photo contest announced their winner. The first place photo was taken by BreAllyn Griffith. (Photo courtesy of Keep Levelland Beautiful).

Farmers continue to face losses despite federal assistance

Texas Farm Bureau
Thursday, January 29, 2026
New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows that significant farm losses are persisting even after federal assistance, underscoring the urgent need for additional support to stabilize the nation’s agricultural economy.

Weather forecast improves after winter storm

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Following several days of frigid weather across the South Plains, a warming trend has arrived bringing temperatures to 50 to 60 degrees during the daytime and allowing for snow and ice to melt.Nighttime temperatures are expected to be in the low 30-degree range.
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