On Thursday, the staff of Cochran Memorial Hospital celebrated the retirement of Betty Nichols. With approximately 53 years of service to the hospital and community members, Nichols began her career as a jack of all trades.

The Clovis Horse Sales in Levelland will be hosted at the Mallet Event Center and Arena from May 17 – 18. Friday, May 17 the Ranch Horse Competition will begin at 10 a.m.

Cochran County Hospital had a retirement party for Betty Nichols on Thursday afternoon. She said she was so happy to see all her friends wish her well. Pictured from left to right are: Kody Kichens CEO of Memorial Hospital, Betty Nicholes and Grant Turner, CNO of Cochran Memorial Hospital. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

Caden Lamb, a South Plains College diesel service technology major from Santa Rosa, New Mexico, received the 2024 Thomas Spencer, Sr. Award for Outstanding Achievement during the Spring 2024 afternoon commencement ceremony on May 10 in the Texan Dome. (SPC Photo/ Adrian Mellberg)

The Wallace Theater has announced its upcoming Pop Up Museum event, showcasing a captivating array of artifacts from local families and collectors. This year’s exhibit promises a poignant journey into the lives of the Greatest Generation, highlighting the stories of bravery, camaraderie, and sacrifice during World War II.

On May 9, 2024, Caleb Clausen was honored as a Texas Music Scholar at the Sundown High School Spring Concert. Clausen was nominated for this award by his band director, Justin Mauldin, and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs.

The Levelland Fire Department continues to respond to calls regarding community members open burning within the city limits of Levelland. Citizens are reminded that open burning is a city ordinance violation of Article 5.800 Open Burning.

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Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, South Plains College’s new barber certificate program will be available at the Levelland campus for prospective students wanting to enter the profession. During the two-semester program, students will learn the regulations of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and understand the theory and skills of the barber profession.