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Are there better times to purchase big-ticket items?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Consumers know that advice is never hard to come by when purchasing expensive items. A beloved uncle might insist he knows which time of year to purchase a new car, while a coworker might claim to have the scoop on when to buy a new couch.

Texas adds ID restrictions to registrations, renewals

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
New ID restrictions that went into effect on Nov. 18 could make it more difficult for undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DVM) is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals.
SOUTH ELEMENTARY RIDE WITH ROTARY BIKE WINNERS

SOUTH ELEMENTARY RIDE WITH ROTARY BIKE WINNERS

SOUTH ELEMENTARY RIDE WITH ROTARY BIKE WINNERS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
SOUTH ELEMENTARY RIDE WITH ROTARY BIKE WINNERS – The Levelland Breakfast Rotary Club kicked off its 16th year of its Ride with Rotary program by presenting these South Elementary students with bicycles for perfect attendance for the first nineweeks period.
FIXING THE LEAK- City of Levelland utility crews were out in the challenging 36-degree weather repairing a water main leak this past Sunday. (City of Levelland photo)

FIXING THE LEAK- City of Levelland utility crews were out in the challenging 36-degree weather repairing a water main leak this past Sunday. (City of Levelland photo)

New state laws to take effect on Jan. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Several new Texas laws will take effect in the upcoming year and will be effective on Jan. 1, 2026.The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), which creates a regulatory framework for AI and prohibits its use for certain purposes.

SPC replaces Gala with Monte Carlo night

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
South Plains College announced the Spring 2026 fundraising event will be a Monte Carlo night, featuring games, food and live performances that will bring the community together to support SPC student scholarships.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE SQUARE

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE SQUARE

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE SQUARE

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE SQUARE-It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as lights, wreaths and holiday decor spring up around the square to welcome in the holiday season and prepare for the Dec. 4 celebration at SPC, Festival of Lights Parade and Unwrap Downtown event.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT- Andrea Rodriguez was the recipient of the Hockley County Credit Union Scholarship last week at the SPC Scholarship Banquet. The 2025 Pacesetter Award honoree was Randy S. Wilson. The event, hosted by South Plains College, also featured a guest speaker, Bill Krejci, and honored other athletes and benefactors. (SPC photo)

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT- Andrea Rodriguez was the recipient of the Hockley County Credit Union Scholarship last week at the SPC Scholarship Banquet. The 2025 Pacesetter Award honoree was Randy S. Wilson. The event, hosted by South Plains College, also featured a guest speaker, Bill Krejci, and honored other athletes and benefactors. (SPC photo)

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Andrea Rodriguez was the recipient of the Hockley County Credit Union Scholarship last week at the SPC Scholarship Banquet. The 2025 Pacesetter Award honoree was Randy S. Wilson.
BLESSING BOXES

BLESSING BOXES

BLESSING BOXES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
LEAP (Levelland Emerging & Active Professionals) and First United Methodist Church Women’s Group recently filled the Blessing Boxes. Chamber of Commerce and LEAP Blessings are located at First Presbyterian Church (Austin St & Ave L), Cactus Drive Church of Christ (501 Cactus Dr.

FEMA relocation to Texas considered

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Trump administration is considering whether to relocate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Texas and put Nim Kidd, head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TEDM), in charge of the agency.
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