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STATE BOUND-- Pictured are Anton FCCLA students who earned thousands in scholarships at the Regional Leadershp Conference held Feb 26-28 in Abilene. FCCLA is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. (Anton ISD photo)

STATE BOUND-- Pictured are Anton FCCLA students who earned thousands in scholarships at the Regional Leadershp Conference held Feb 26-28 in Abilene. FCCLA is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. (Anton ISD photo)

Anton FCCLA students state bound

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Anton FCCLA students had a successful 2026 Region 1 Leadership Conference with several punching a ticket to compete at state.The conference was held on Feb. 26-28 at the Abilene Convention Center, featuring competitive events, spotlight projects, and a theme focused on 'Roar and Explore.

Wildfires increase across state

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Fire officials are continuing to warn of high fire danger throughout the week as strong winds persist.The 8 Ball Fire burned an estimated 13,000 acres and remains 55% contained, forcing the evacuation of nearly 400 homes and threatening 1,000 more.

Miller, Sessions partner to establish AFZs nationally

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced a formal collaboration with U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, unveiling plans by Rep. Sessions to file landmark federal legislation (TX-17) to establish Agriculture Freedom Zones (AFZs) nationwide.
READY FOR SPRING— Residents and wildlife enjoyed the warmer weather earlier this week around town at the local parks. Temperatures have been higher than normal this year and are expected to remain in the mid-seventies through out the weekend. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

READY FOR SPRING— Residents and wildlife enjoyed the warmer weather earlier this week around town at the local parks. Temperatures have been higher than normal this year and are expected to remain in the mid-seventies through out the weekend. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

READY FOR SPRING

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
READY FOR SPRING

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Feb. 192:48 p.m. – Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Ave. I. Driver was found to have a warrant and an arrest was made.Feb. 201:13 a.m. – Officer dispatched to the intersection of 4th St. and Ave. G regarding a suspicious vehicle. Arrest was made.5 p.m.

Hockley County Report

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
286th District CourtCity Bank vs Roman Lee Barrera & Araceli Briana Barrera, consumer/ commercial debt. Final judgement, non-jury.State vs. Shnae Hagan, charged with injury to child/ disabled/elderly with intent to cause bodily injury. Dismissed.State vs.
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