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SANTAAND PANCAKES- Santa Claus visited Smith Auto Family this past Wednesday and had stacks of pancakes before heading off to deliver presents around the world. (Smith Auto Family Levelland photo).

SANTAAND PANCAKES- Santa Claus visited Smith Auto Family this past Wednesday and had stacks of pancakes before heading off to deliver presents around the world. (Smith Auto Family Levelland photo).

Law enforcement, ICE mandate set for Jan. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill 8 which was passed during the regular session of the Texas legislature, mandates that counties with jails formally work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). County agencies will perform specific immigration enforcement duties through the 287(g) program.
City offers holiday recycling

City offers holiday recycling

City offers holiday recycling

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The City of Levelland will be offering easy live Christmas tree recycling options at various locations through Jan. 10.No artificial trees will be accepted, and all nails, wire, ornaments, lights and tinsel must be removed prior to drop off.
Pictured are workers with the Street Department hanging Christmas decorations back up that were blown down by wind on College Ave. this past Monday. (Staff photo Karin Riddle)

Pictured are workers with the Street Department hanging Christmas decorations back up that were blown down by wind on College Ave. this past Monday. (Staff photo Karin Riddle)

Paxton files lawsuit against Xcel Energy

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking monetary damages and consumer restitution in a lawsuit against a national utility company, alleging it failed to care for its aging Texas infrastructure that caused the state’s largest wildfire.

ACA tax credits set to expire Dec. 31

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Texas’ House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse but will be forced to vote on a three-year extension in January. While most Republicans in the U.S.

Hancock announces government transparency database

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database, an online tool that provides the public with transparent access to current and historical information on local government bonds, voter-approved tax rate elections and...
LHS Young Emerging Leaders

LHS Young Emerging Leaders

LHS Young Emerging Leaders

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
LHS Young Emerging Leaders of Levelland (YELL), students helped LOVE Levelland in setting up toys for families in need.
LEVELLAND VOLLEYBALL GIVES BACK - The Levelland High School volleyball program donated socks and blankets to Hickory Terrace Assisted Living last week. Pictured in no particular order is Diana Roman, Azure Wheeler, Bradyn Perez, Evony Vargas, Ava Garza, Jurney Hernandez, Jackie Mercado, Zuriyah Vargas, Katelyn Mendoza, Hayden Almaguer, Darlene Pina, Abigail Heseman, Zaylee Paredez, Hannah Murillo, Lola Potter, Kamryn Navarro and Siomara Ponce.

LEVELLAND VOLLEYBALL GIVES BACK - The Levelland High School volleyball program donated socks and blankets to Hickory Terrace Assisted Living last week. Pictured in no particular order is Diana Roman, Azure Wheeler, Bradyn Perez, Evony Vargas, Ava Garza, Jurney Hernandez, Jackie Mercado, Zuriyah Vargas, Katelyn Mendoza, Hayden Almaguer, Darlene Pina, Abigail Heseman, Zaylee Paredez, Hannah Murillo, Lola Potter, Kamryn Navarro and Siomara Ponce.

Revision: First round matchups set for Caprock Classic

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The News Press ran a similar story on the Caprock Classic last weekend, but the tournament dates were incorrect. The revised and correct version is as follows.
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