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Hancock announces government transparency database

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database, an online tool that provides the public with transparent access to current and historical information on local government bonds, voter-approved tax rate elections and...
LHS Young Emerging Leaders

LHS Young Emerging Leaders

LHS Young Emerging Leaders

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
LHS Young Emerging Leaders of Levelland (YELL), students helped LOVE Levelland in setting up toys for families in need.
LEVELLAND VOLLEYBALL GIVES BACK - The Levelland High School volleyball program donated socks and blankets to Hickory Terrace Assisted Living last week. Pictured in no particular order is Diana Roman, Azure Wheeler, Bradyn Perez, Evony Vargas, Ava Garza, Jurney Hernandez, Jackie Mercado, Zuriyah Vargas, Katelyn Mendoza, Hayden Almaguer, Darlene Pina, Abigail Heseman, Zaylee Paredez, Hannah Murillo, Lola Potter, Kamryn Navarro and Siomara Ponce.

LEVELLAND VOLLEYBALL GIVES BACK - The Levelland High School volleyball program donated socks and blankets to Hickory Terrace Assisted Living last week. Pictured in no particular order is Diana Roman, Azure Wheeler, Bradyn Perez, Evony Vargas, Ava Garza, Jurney Hernandez, Jackie Mercado, Zuriyah Vargas, Katelyn Mendoza, Hayden Almaguer, Darlene Pina, Abigail Heseman, Zaylee Paredez, Hannah Murillo, Lola Potter, Kamryn Navarro and Siomara Ponce.

Revision: First round matchups set for Caprock Classic

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The News Press ran a similar story on the Caprock Classic last weekend, but the tournament dates were incorrect. The revised and correct version is as follows.

Texas sheriffs sign ICE agreements

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Texas sheriffs are now required to work with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by serving federal immigration warrants at local jails, as per Senate Bill 8 on that was passed on May 24, and that includes Hockley County.
JOE BRYANT

JOE BRYANT

All I want for Christmas

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Christmas time is here again and local residents are sharing what they want for Christmas.Most don’t want anything material, just a desire to spend time with family and friends.Joe Bryant from the Levelland Postal Service wants rest for the holidays.
The City of Smyer congratulated Smyer City Attorney Richard Husen on his retirement after more than 30 years of service. For three decades, Husen was a trusted advisor, a voice of reason, and a constant presence in guiding the City of Smyer through growth and change. His dedication to public service and commitment to fairness and excellence will be long remembered. (City of Smyer photo).

The City of Smyer congratulated Smyer City Attorney Richard Husen on his retirement after more than 30 years of service. For three decades, Husen was a trusted advisor, a voice of reason, and a constant presence in guiding the City of Smyer through growth and change. His dedication to public service and commitment to fairness and excellence will be long remembered. (City of Smyer photo).

The City of Smyer congratulated Smyer City Attorney Richard Husen

News Staff
Friday, December 26, 2025
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