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Yucca Blossom Trade Days set Sept. 20-21

News Staff
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Levelland, TX – A new event is set to take place in Levelland this fall.The Yucca Blossom Trade Days will be held at the Mallet Event Center on Friday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.This exciting event will feature a wide variety of vendors,...
BAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT - Pictured from left to right are: Jane Nguyen, Alexis Nguyen and Aubrey Rivas. Alexis Nguyen owns Lexi’s Bakery located at 404 Austin Street. Come show some love by stopping by and trying her homemade cupcakes, cookies and brownies. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

BAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT - Pictured from left to right are: Jane Nguyen, Alexis Nguyen and Aubrey Rivas. Alexis Nguyen owns Lexi’s Bakery located at 404 Austin Street. Come show some love by stopping by and trying her homemade cupcakes, cookies and brownies. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Tasty confections served up at Lexi’s Bakery

Hannahwoodrum Staff Writer
Saturday, August 30, 2025
cupcakes, oh my!That’s what you will find at Lexi’s Bakery down Austin Street in Levelland.Operated and owned by Alexis Nguyen, she has ran this business for about a year and a half.
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - The Hockley County Senior Citizens Association held a senior prom on Friday at the Senior Citizen Dining Hall. Couples danced to a band that serenated the crowd. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - The Hockley County Senior Citizens Association held a senior prom on Friday at the Senior Citizen Dining Hall. Couples danced to a band that serenated the crowd. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

South Plains College awarded two grants funding open education resource projects

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
LEVELLAND – South Plains College received two grants that will support open educational resource (OER) projects aimed at innovating curricula in welding and respiratory care programs.The Division of Digital Learning at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awarded $119,950.20 for South...
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT OPEN DIVISION WINNE

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT OPEN DIVISION WINNE

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT OPEN DIVISION WINNE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
806 Cornhole and the Levelland Breakfast Rotary Club recently hosted a two-division cornhole tournament to raise funds for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Winners of the Open Division included (left to right) David Garza, 2nd place; Lorenzo Galvan, 1st place; and Jonathan Gaona, 3rd place.

Ropes ISD announces afternoon pick-up change

News Staff
Friday, August 22, 2025
The Ropes Independent School District is notifying parents and guardians of an afternoon pick-up adjustment for Pre-K and Kindergarten students beginning Monday, Aug. 25.The changes are being made to accommodate an on-going roofing project at Ropes ISD.Students will be released at the south gate of...

TTUHSC receives grant helping provide Alzheimer’s education

News Staff
Friday, August 22, 2025
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas’s population surpassed 31 million – – a 7.3% growth since 2020.This creates significant health care challenges for Texans, particularly rural populations that tend to be elderly with nearly 20% of residents older than 65.These factors, combined with...
AUGUST SPOTLIGHT - Barbra Pinner was named Volunteer of the Month for the month of August. Pinner has done so much for the community of Levelland and is an inspiration to everyone. (Photo courtesy of Levelland Chamber of Commerce)

AUGUST SPOTLIGHT - Barbra Pinner was named Volunteer of the Month for the month of August. Pinner has done so much for the community of Levelland and is an inspiration to everyone. (Photo courtesy of Levelland Chamber of Commerce)

Chamber volunteer spotlight for Aug.

Byhannahwoodrum Staff Writer
Friday, August 22, 2025
Continuing to dedicate her time, kind heart and love to the Levelland community, Barbra Pinner was nameed the August Volunteer Spotlight courtesy of the Levelland Chamber of Commerce.Pinner has grown up around West Texas all her life, originally being from Odessa, Texas.

Senior Menus

News Staff
Friday, August 22, 2025
HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday - Oven fried chicken breast, bow tie pasta, broccoli raisin salad, whole wheat roll, fruit cocktail and low fat milk.Tuesday - Taco salad and corn chips, seasoned corn, watermelon, peach cobbler and low fat milk.Wednesday - Roast turkey, bread dressing, seasoned broccoli,...
BOOK MATCHMAKER - Capitol Elementary School librarian, Pam Alexander was seen setting out books and making the library a nice and cozy place for children to relax and read. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

BOOK MATCHMAKER - Capitol Elementary School librarian, Pam Alexander was seen setting out books and making the library a nice and cozy place for children to relax and read. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

TxDOT urges safe driving in shcool zones

News Staff
Saturday, August 16, 2025
As Texas children head back to school, TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.School zones can be hectic places with children walking or biking to school, sometimes dashing between cars and hopping on and off buses.
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