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Election winners named for May 2

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Elections results for Levelland, Smyer and Sundown city and school elections were announced following absentee, early and election day polling.In the Levelland city council election District A, Bobby Eldon Morris (54) defeated William (Bill) Powell (50).

Immunizations required for band, sports physicals

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
As activity and sports physicals as well as some registrations begin for the 2026-27 school year, it is important to remember that Texas law requires students from kindergarten through 12th grade to be vaccinated against several diseases, including DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and...

Gas prices continue to climb

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
As of May 3, Texas gas prices are averaging approximately $3.86 to $3.90 per gallon for regular unleaded, marking a significant increase of over $1 per gallon compared to the same period last year and 30 cents higher than last week according to AAA. Diesel prices are averaging $4.99 per gallon.

DOJ allows federal gun rights restoration

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Department of Justice (DOJ) began allowing federal gun rights restoration for the first time since 1992, removing a 30-year funding restriction (the 'Schumer Amendment') that previously blocked the ATF from processing these applications.

Hockley County Commissioners to meet May 4

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Hockley Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. Monday May 4, 2026 at the Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland.Commissioners are set to review and approve minutes from the April 20 meeting and consider all monthly bills and claims submitted though May 4.
DUCKPLUCK-- The Noon Rotary welcomed YELL officers and purchased 100 ducks for the upcoming YELL DuckPluck. Proceeds will go directly to the YELL Scholarship Fund to help our students continue their success beyond high school. (Levelland ISD photo)

DUCKPLUCK-- The Noon Rotary welcomed YELL officers and purchased 100 ducks for the upcoming YELL DuckPluck. Proceeds will go directly to the YELL Scholarship Fund to help our students continue their success beyond high school. (Levelland ISD photo)

Trump administration treads on Antideficiency Act

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2026
When Congress failed to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of this fiscal year in February, almost all of its employees began to work without pay.
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