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State unemployment rises slightly

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The unemployment rate in Texas, as last reported in September, is 4.1, a change of - 0.1% since last year in the same period. Reports have been slow following the government shutdown.
Pictured are Margaret Golightly and Marilyn Demons at the 25th annual Circle of Sisters event this past Saturday. The event is held on the second Saturday in December and allows for ladies of the Northside community to come together for food, fun and fellowship. Golightly and Demons graduated from high school together and the event allows them to catch up. (Staff photo)

Pictured are Margaret Golightly and Marilyn Demons at the 25th annual Circle of Sisters event this past Saturday. The event is held on the second Saturday in December and allows for ladies of the Northside community to come together for food, fun and fellowship. Golightly and Demons graduated from high school together and the event allows them to catch up. (Staff photo)

Circle of Friends celebrate 25 years

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
An amazing journey began in 2000 with three ladies in one community – Debra Frankin, Glenda Jones and Charlene Smith – with an idea to bring all the ladies together as a whole.It began with the first Christmas party at the home of Jones and the next at Smith’s.

Hockley County Report

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
286th District Court Disposed CasesState vs. Marco Ramirez, charged with assault causes bodily injury to family member. Pleaded guilty and ordered to pay a fine of $500, court costs $330 and court appointed attorney $500 and serve 365 days in Hockley County Jail.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Dec. 36:39 a.m. – Officers dispatched along with EMS to the 200 block of Cypress for possible deceased person.-Officers dispatched to the 400 block of E. Hwy. 114 in reference to suspicious person.Dec. 512:24 a.m. – Officer conducted traffic stop in the 1200 block of Ave. D. Arrest was made.11:46 a.

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.
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