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Fire Department Report

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Nov. 20Fire Department dispatched to the 800 block of Ave H in regards to a smoke detector that had gone off for 30=40 minutes in an unknown apartment. Area was checked and no alarm was found, smoke or indication of fire. Scene was cleared and responders returned to the station.

Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Nov. 6Deputies reported to the 3700 block of Killdee Road in reference to a disturbance.Nov. 10.Deputies dispatched to a call for service in the 4600 block of Cactus Drive. Report generated.Nov. 11-Deputy dispatched to Ropesville. Report generated.

Letter to Editor

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Letter to the Editor:If there was ever a moment for our community to lean in, show up, and get involved, it’s now. We all talk about wanting a more connected, vibrant, welcoming town, but that only happens when each of us takes an active role in making it so.
TEACHER ON THE RISE- Whiteface Elementary teacher Kayele Durham was selected as Mrs. Baird’s Elementary Teacher on the Rise. She was nominated by the family of Ariel C. Durham was awarded $100 United Supermarket gift card, cookies, a gift basket from Mrs. Baird’s bread, along with lunch for two at the Texas Tech Red Raiders Club. Ariel was awarded with a $50 gift card for her winning nomination. (Whiteface CISD photo)

TEACHER ON THE RISE- Whiteface Elementary teacher Kayele Durham was selected as Mrs. Baird’s Elementary Teacher on the Rise. She was nominated by the family of Ariel C. Durham was awarded $100 United Supermarket gift card, cookies, a gift basket from Mrs. Baird’s bread, along with lunch for two at the Texas Tech Red Raiders Club. Ariel was awarded with a $50 gift card for her winning nomination. (Whiteface CISD photo)

Texas advances ‘The Gate’ coastal project

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The state of Texas is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Texas GLO and Gulf Coast Protection District to advance the nation’s largest coastal protection project.

Signs of childhood bullying

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Bullying is a considerable problem that currently affects many students. The National Center for Education Statistics notes one of every five students reported being bullied in 2022. In a multinational study across 83 countries, 30.

State filing date ends, primary elections set

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The Texas mid-term primary elections are already gaining momentum with a lot of new faces and changes in the works. The filing period to run for the March 3 primaries was Dec. 8 Offices up for election in 2026 include governor, Lt.
GIFT CARD WINNER

GIFT CARD WINNER

GIFT CARD WINNER

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Congratulations to Levelland ABC PK teacher Whitney Zubriate on winning $100 gift card from the Levelland & Hockley County News-Press. Zubriate was entered into a drawing for teachers that sent their students Thanksgiving letters in typed and formatted.

Levelland city council meeting set for Dec. 15

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The Levelland City Council will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 15 to consider a block grant, payments, appointments and ordinances. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at city hall.The council is expected to consider and take possible action on a payment request from MH Civil Constructors for the 1.
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