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Bill passed to release Epstein files

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to pass a bill directing the Department of Justice to release the files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The vote was 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins (RLa.) casting the lone “no” vote.
Whiteface FFA Chapter LDE students competed at the Littlefield District (Area 1) meet this past week. (Whiteface CISD photo).

Whiteface FFA Chapter LDE students competed at the Littlefield District (Area 1) meet this past week. (Whiteface CISD photo).

Whiteface FFA Chapter LDE

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Whiteface FFA Chapter LDE students competed at the Littlefield District (Area 1) meet this past week.
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR- Dane Dewbre, executive director of South Plains College’s Marketing and Communications Department, was named Communicator of the Year in District 4 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The award was presented during the 2025 district conference on Oct. 23 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. (SPC Photo/Adrian Mellberg)

COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR- Dane Dewbre, executive director of South Plains College’s Marketing and Communications Department, was named Communicator of the Year in District 4 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The award was presented during the 2025 district conference on Oct. 23 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. (SPC Photo/Adrian Mellberg)

South Plains College Dane Dewbre named Communicator of the Year in NCMPR District 4

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations presented the District 4 Communicator of the Year Award to South Plains College marketing leader Dane Dewbre during a conference on Oct. 23 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.

Atmos toy drive underway

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Atmos Energy will be holding a toy drive through Dec. 10.Donations of new, unopened toys are being gathered for youth ages 0 to 17 years old.The drop-off location is Atmos Energy at 1415 E. Hwy 114 behind Levelland Chevrolet and the Car Wash. Drop-off hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HORD SWEARING IN- The Honorable Anna Hord, joined by her friends, family and colleagues, was sworn in by County Judge Sharla Baldridge this past Tuesday after a judicial appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott to fill the unexpired term of retiring Judge Pat Phelan in the 286th District Court in Cochran and Hockley counties. (Photo by Lynda Work)

HORD SWEARING IN- The Honorable Anna Hord, joined by her friends, family and colleagues, was sworn in by County Judge Sharla Baldridge this past Tuesday after a judicial appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott to fill the unexpired term of retiring Judge Pat Phelan in the 286th District Court in Cochran and Hockley counties. (Photo by Lynda Work)

Hord appointed District Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Former Hockley County attorney Anna Hord was sworn by County Judge Sharla Baldridge this past Tuesday to become the judge for the 286th Judicial District Court in Cochran and Hockley counties.

Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office received a report of someone going by a residence on N. Hwy 385 claiming to be a code enforcement officer and requesting to do an inspection.The subject was described a black male, middle aged, bald, beard with grey hair and approximately 6’2.

LISD school board holds regular, public meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Levelland ISD school board held its regular meeting on Nov. 19 as well as a public hearing for school accountability.The public hearing concerned a reports on the Levelland Middle School and South Elementary and solutions to be implemented for a low accountability report.
LISD KINDERGARTEN UILSTORYTELLING PARTICIPANTS: Paula Castellano (3r d place), Emiliano Montanez (2nd place), and Max Villegas (1st place). (Levelland ISD photo).

LISD KINDERGARTEN UILSTORYTELLING PARTICIPANTS: Paula Castellano (3r d place), Emiliano Montanez (2nd place), and Max Villegas (1st place). (Levelland ISD photo).

Texas homeschool numbers rising

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
As public schools struggle with accountability ratings, homeschool numbers have been rising in Texas with an estimated 750,000 students, or about 5.95% to 6.28% of K-12 students, based on U.S. Census data for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years – more than private and charter students.
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