Levelland Police Department Sgt. Carrasco and Sgt. Ramirez spent the past week attending Smith & Wesson Armorer School in preparation for the LPD transition to the Smith & ; Wesson M&P 2.0 as the official new duty weapon. The training ensures the department is fully equipped to maintain the new platform safely and efficiently, supporting a smooth rollout for all officers. (Levelland PD photo)

South Plains College professors Mackinzee Escamilla (left) and Dr. Nimi Finnigan are new members of the Texas A&M University Affiliate Academy, a community of English 1301 and 1302 instructors in Texas. They will have the opportunity to share their insights from SPC’s teaching community and bring back innovative practices. (SPC Photo)

SMYER SANTA- Smyer ISD had a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and Pepper the therapy dog. (Smyer ISD Facebook)

Christmas Eve church services

The Levelland Fire Department sold Breast Cancer Awareness shirts in October and asked Mayor Breann Buxkemper to choose an organization for that money to benefit. Buxkemper chose the Inside Out Foundation which equips those in need with aesthetic products and emotional healing services designed to restore their character, and all at no cost to clients. A check was presented to the organization at the city council meeting on Monday.