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Levelland Police Report

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
April 228:38 a.m. - Officer notified to speak with a reporting party via phone call. Report was generated.8:54 a.m. - Officer dispatched to the 1700 block of 9th Street for a civil standby.1:32 p.m. - Officer initiated a traffic stop on the 1300 block of 12th Street. Arrest was made.April 239:46 a.

Sundown City Council to meet May 12

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The regular meeting of the Sundown city council is scheduled for May 12 at Sundown City Hall at 5:30 p.m.The council is expected to hear public works updates from the library, police and fire departments.

Hockley County Court Report

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
District CourtState vs. Cody Will Tucker. Assault on family/ house member impeding breathing/ circulation. Defendant discharged.State vs. Jsean Darrell Osakque. Aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. Deferred/probation.State vs. Rene Samarron Gonzalez. Robbery. Deferred/probation.
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Levelland Middle School and High School bands performed their Western Extravaganza. Shown are Ada Niederhauser and Nathan Ellis playing Lobo Loyalty for their last time in the LISD Band Career. (Levelland ISD photo)

Mother’s Day on May 10

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Mother’s Day is a national holiday in the U.S. that honors mothers, dating back to the early 1900s. This year's Mother’s Day will take place on May 10.Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis, who sought to create a day in recognition of the sacrifices and influence of mothers.

Texas summer camps struggle for licenses

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
For parents planning to send their children to summer camp, many may be out of luck.According to the DSHS’s database of active youth summer camps, only nine camps have gotten an updated license for 2026, with another 243 having applied but not yet receiving approval.
REA SCHOLARSHIPS-- The Ropes Eagles Association (REA) awarded two scholarships to graduating seniors. Carson Beck, who will be attending Texas Tech University to study Occupational Therapy, and Brayden Saldivar will be attending Kansas State University to study Athletic Training. In addition, REA donated $15,000 to Ropes ISD to support the new elementary playground project. (Ropes ISD photo)

REA SCHOLARSHIPS-- The Ropes Eagles Association (REA) awarded two scholarships to graduating seniors. Carson Beck, who will be attending Texas Tech University to study Occupational Therapy, and Brayden Saldivar will be attending Kansas State University to study Athletic Training. In addition, REA donated $15,000 to Ropes ISD to support the new elementary playground project. (Ropes ISD photo)

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
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