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ENJOYING FISHING TIME— Pictured is a family takeing advantage of the warmer temperatures earlier this week by fising at Lobo Lake. Residents can enoy time outside at one of the many parks around town. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

ENJOYING FISHING TIME— Pictured is a family takeing advantage of the warmer temperatures earlier this week by fising at Lobo Lake. Residents can enoy time outside at one of the many parks around town. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Three dead, 14 injured in Austin shooting

Eric Venkatesan Staff Writer
Friday, March 6, 2026
Three people are dead following a shooting at an Austin bar on March 1.The shooter, who was among the dead, has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.Video from bystanders showed the bar in sight with gunfire popping in the direction.

Paxton clarifies definition of health care providers

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a legal opinion declaring that the prohibitions under S.B. 14 making it illegal for health care providers to “transition” kids does apply to “mental health care providers” licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

TDI requires policy owner notification of canceled insurance

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A new Texas law requires insurance companies to inform the policy owner in writing why they declined, canceled, or didn’t renew auto or home insurance.According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), HB 2067 applies to all decisions companies made after Jan.

High demand dwindles hay supplies

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Dry conditions prevail across Texas, and rainfall outlooks are raising concerns about hay supplies and grazing in the near term and production potential this coming season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D.

ABC Pro Rodeo coming to Mallet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The ABC Pro Rodeo will be coming to Mallet Event Center in Levelland with three nights of performances on April 2-4.Offering high-energy actions, the ABC Pro Rodeo, sanctioned by the PRCA, features three nights of top rodeo athletes, thrilling events and family-friendly entertainment.
CAPITOLSPELLING BEE WINNERS-- Fourth grader, Michael Lawson, is the winner of the 2026 Capitol Spelling Bee. Lawson correctly spelled “cosmetics” to win the competition beating thirty-eight other spellers in an event that lasted five rounds. Runner-Up was Elias Perez and Alternate was Aiden Gomez. All three students will represent Capitol at the District Spelling Bee on Monday. Assistant Principals Katie Peña and Amy Pebsworth judged the competition. (Levelland ISD photo)

CAPITOLSPELLING BEE WINNERS-- Fourth grader, Michael Lawson, is the winner of the 2026 Capitol Spelling Bee. Lawson correctly spelled “cosmetics” to win the competition beating thirty-eight other spellers in an event that lasted five rounds. Runner-Up was Elias Perez and Alternate was Aiden Gomez. All three students will represent Capitol at the District Spelling Bee on Monday. Assistant Principals Katie Peña and Amy Pebsworth judged the competition. (Levelland ISD photo)

CAPITOL SPELLING BEE WINNERS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
CAPITOL SPELLING BEE WINNERS
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