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Caregivers face personal challenges

Ada Niederhauser News-press Intern
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
As they perform the selfless task of caring for others, Hockley County caregivers are urged to take care of their own mental and physical health.A caregiver assists others who are unable to care for themselves such as the elderly and people with special needs or mental health struggles.
- Participant in the Bobby Birdsong Memorial Mosaic Run 2 Mile brings the race to a close. (Staff photo)

- Participant in the Bobby Birdsong Memorial Mosaic Run 2 Mile brings the race to a close. (Staff photo)

FINAL STRETCH

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TURF - Workers began to install the new turf onto the Levelland High School football field. The multi-step installation replaces the stadium's older playing surface with modern, high-performance turf. The new turf comes thanks to Hockley County Credit Union. (Staff photo by Trinity Bourdeaux)

HIGH-PERFORMANCE TURF - Workers began to install the new turf onto the Levelland High School football field. The multi-step installation replaces the stadium's older playing surface with modern, high-performance turf. The new turf comes thanks to Hockley County Credit Union. (Staff photo by Trinity Bourdeaux)

HIGH-PERFORMANCE TURF

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026

Levelland Police Department Report

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
June 112:12 a.m. - Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 100 block of 3rd Street. Charges were filed.June 34:32 p.m. - Officers dispatched to the 200 block of Sandalwood Lane regarding a fraud report. No arrests were made.June 46:18 a.m.

Sundown City Council to meet June 16

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
The Sundown city council will be holding its regular meeting on June 16..Council members are expected to receive reports from the library, police department, fire department and city hall.

Letter to Editor

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
To the City of Levelland, I have lived in Hockley County for 22 years. We love our town. We shop, eat, work and go to church in Levelland. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the hosting of a drag queen show on June 26th and similar performances welcoming children and families.

County commissioners to meet June 15

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
The Hockley County Commissioner’s Court will hold its regular meeting on June 15 at 9 a.m.Commissioners are expected to consider and take necessary action to approve the employee insurance with Texas Association of Counties.
STAYING COOL – Pictured are local children playing at the Levelland City Pool. The pool is one of many way to cool off in 100 degree weather this summer. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

STAYING COOL – Pictured are local children playing at the Levelland City Pool. The pool is one of many way to cool off in 100 degree weather this summer. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

STAYING COOL

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
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