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A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, 'Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.'The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became impatient.
REWARD - Casin Peek received the Val and Venus Eddy PASIC Scholarship from the Percussive Arts Society to attend the international organization’s 50th convention . (SPC Photo)

REWARD - Casin Peek received the Val and Venus Eddy PASIC Scholarship from the Percussive Arts Society to attend the international organization’s 50th convention . (SPC Photo)

SPC student musician receives scholarship from international percussive society

South Plains College commercial music student Casin Peek is a recipient of a 2025 scholarship from the Percussive Arts Society, the world’s largest percussion organization that supports percussionists and drummers of all ages.
NEW EQUIPMENT-- Ropesville VFD with new brush truck and water tender. (Ropesville VFD photo).

NEW EQUIPMENT-- Ropesville VFD with new brush truck and water tender. (Ropesville VFD photo).

Ropesville VFD acquires brush truck, water tender

Earlier in October, the Ropesville Volunteer Fire Department faced a significant challenge when its sole fire engine was unexpectedly removed from service due to a catastrophic mechanical failure during a fire response.
SPARTAN TRIFECTA - Katie Ervin earned her SPARTAN trifecta this past weekend. Here she is pictured with her medals and trifecta award. Earning the trifecta is a huge accomplishment and she is truly honored to have been able to earn it. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

SPARTAN TRIFECTA - Katie Ervin earned her SPARTAN trifecta this past weekend. Here she is pictured with her medals and trifecta award. Earning the trifecta is a huge accomplishment and she is truly honored to have been able to earn it. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

Levelland’s, Katie Ervin, completes SPARTAN Trifecta

Imagine enduring 13 miles of mud and uphill terrain while encountering obstacles along the way like a 6 foot wall or crawling through barbed wire. That was the reality for Levellands’ very own Katie Ervin while she took on the SPARTAN course.
MEXICAN ALEBRIJES- LHS students were caught in Ms. Isabel Navarro's Spanish classes finishing up their Mexican Alebrijes. Pictured are: Janeth Munoz, Landon Orosco, and Javier Ruiz. (Levelland ISD photo)

MEXICAN ALEBRIJES- LHS students were caught in Ms. Isabel Navarro's Spanish classes finishing up their Mexican Alebrijes. Pictured are: Janeth Munoz, Landon Orosco, and Javier Ruiz. (Levelland ISD photo)

Pedro Linares Lopez, Mexican Alebrijes

LHS students were caught in Ms. Isabel Navarro's Spanish classes finishing up their Mexican Alebrijes.The story of alebrijes begins with Pedro Linares López, a papier-mâché artisan in Mexico City.

Holiday Budgeting 101, Experts share their advice

(StatePoint) Holiday season expenses are a given, but with a bit of planning and effort, you can easily include them in your budget. However, amid inflation, you may have concerns about balancing a merry holiday season with good money management.

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HOCKLEYCOUNTY Monday - Polish sausage, pinto beans, coleslaw, peaches and cornbread.Tuesday - Beef stew, turnip greens, black forest parfait and cornbread.Wednesday - Chicken rice casserole, black eye peas, fruit cocktail and a wheat roll.
Ghoulish Delights

Ghoulish Delights

Ghoulish Delights

Making Halloween fun for kids is always a goal for any parent, from costumes to Trickor- Treating and the perfect Halloween parties. Finding unique treats is always a challenge, these recipes can make it easy.