STUDENTS OF THE MONTH-- The Noon Lions Club honored the LMS January Students of the Month who were nominated by their teachers for exhibiting the “Standard” way. Students included 8th: Cody Grissom, 8th grade, Donovan Chino, 7th grade, Mi Bella Mitchell, 6th grade, and Yanely Lara Adame, 5th grade. (Levelland ISD photo).

CARNEGIE HALL-- Jonah Sidney Campa-Peters, a South Plains College sophomore music education and performance major from Brownfield, placed second as a pianist in the Fall 2025 American Protégé International Music Talent Competition, earning the opportunity to perform George Gershwin’s “Soon” on May 23 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. (SPC Photo)

ALIEN ARMS-- Alien Arms held its ribbon cutting this past Saturday joined by the Levelland Chamber of Commerce, friends and family. The veteran owned and run business is owned by Ivan and Ramon Melendez and was established in 2016. The new location, which opened at 1501 Houston in January 2026, sells guns and accessories, does gunsmithing, maintenance, repairs and restoration. Visit the location or call 575-626-9794 for more information. (Staff photo)

VALENTINE’S ARRANGEMENTS --LHS Floral Design classes were hard at work last week, practicing their flower-arranging skills as they created Valentine’s arrangements. Students showcased their creativity, technique, and sense of symmetry as they applied what they’ve learned in Mrs. Tori Henderson Williams’ class. Each arrangement required careful attention to balance and to complementary and analogous color schemes. (Levelland ISD photo)

BUILDING SAFETY-- Pictured left to right conducting a fire inspection on a local business are Cade Millenbine, fire inspector and Lt. Jeff Pharis of the Levelland Fire Department. The inspections are being done to ensure all local businesses are up to code. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)