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Eagles dominate Cubs in baseball scrimmage, 19-3

Friday, February 13, 2026

The Ropes Eagles baseball team traveled on the road to face the Brownfield Cubs in a scrimmage this past Monday, dominating them 19-3.The Eagles offensive explosion was led by Radley Partington, Elijah Flores and Garland Higginbothum, who combined for 10 total runsbatted- in.

Pictured left to right Lonnie Joe Howell and the late John Hartin. ( Photo courtesy of Lonnie Joe Howell)

John Henry Hartin: A Music Legend

Hannah Woodrum Staff Writer

Friday, February 13, 2026

Levelland remembers a beloved educator and community leader - John Henry Hartin - who was the foundation of the nationally known music program at South Plains College.Hartin, who passed away on Jan.

DEREK LAWLESS

Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace: Derek Lawless

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Derek Lawless has been serving the city of Levelland for 16 years now. It started with him in the Hockley County Sheriff's Office, where he served for a decade starting in 2010. Now, Lawless is an elected Justice of the Peace, and he has been for six years.

Hancock distributes $1.5B in sales tax revenue

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.5 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 2.5 percent more than in February 2025.

Whitharral Lady Panthers, District Champions - 1A District 5. They went undefeated in district play at 10-0.

Lady Panthers, Lady Lopes win District Championships

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Lady Panthers, Lady Lopes win District Championships

Hockley County political candidate biographies

Sharla Baldridge, Candidate For County Judge

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

I am a lifelong resident of Hockley County, deeply rooted in the community that has shaped both my personal life and professional career.I am a lifelong active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, which has been an integral part of my faith and family life.

FIFTH PLACE - Smyer Slade Jeffcoat placed fifth with his Exotic Steer at the Ft. Worth Stock Show. (Photo courtesy of Ft. Worth Stockshow)

FIFTH PLACE

News Staff

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

FIFTH PLACE

Spartan offers SPC students Saturday service in Levelland

News Staff

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Spartan Public Transportation is now offering the “SPC Express” for Saturday service for in-town Levelland trips.It offers SPC students the opportunity to travel to local stores, restaurants and events on the weekend for $1 each way.Students can scan for a ride and be picked on campus or in town.

SIXTH PLACE - Smyer Hunter Jeffcoat placed sixth with her Angus at the Ft. Worth Stock Show. (Photo courtesy of Ft. Worth Stockshow)

SIXTH PLACE

News Staff

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

SIXTH PLACE

TEXAS BLUBONNET AWARD

News Staff

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

- Every year, thousands of Texas students help decide which books deserve one of the state’s most respected honors for children’s literature: the Texas Bluebonnet Award. This year is no different for LISD either.

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