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Letter to Editor

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Dear Editor: Say Grats at DinnerWhen we read about problems and tragedies it's easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say 'grats.

Texas GOP censure battle heats up

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Texas Supreme Court ruled years ago that Texas’ election laws “jealously guard the voters’ power” by compelling state political parties to place otherwise qualified candidates on the ballot, regardless of their adherence to party rules or loyalty tests.

Ropes Eagle Band scores big at festival

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Ropes Soarin’ Eagle Marching Band brought home big wins after competing this weekend at the Lubbock Westerner Festival hosted by the Westerner Band Boosters at Lowery Field in Plains Capitol Park this past weekend.

Petticoats on the Prairie comint to Mallet Oct. 17-18

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Petticoats on the Prairie coming to Mallet The Petticoats on the Prairie premier vintage market will be returning to the Mallet Event Center on Oct. 17-18 for two days of unique shopping. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gardeners brighten winter with plants

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
As winter nears, many Texas gardeners face not having a landscape of colors in their flower beds and gardens.But a wintertime yard does not have to appear lifeless. There are flowers and shrubs that can withstand winter and offer a year-round pallet of color, with and without blooms.

Levelland Parent reminder no school October 17, 20 & 31

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Attention Levelland ISD parents, there will be no school on all campuses Friday, October 17 and Monday, October 20 for fall break.Levelland ISD campuses will reopen on Tuesday, Ocotber 21.Friday, October 31 will be a half day for the students on all campuses. Students will return on Monday, November

KLB Fall & Winter photo contest underway through Jan 6.

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Keep Levelland Beautiful Fall & Winter photo contest official kicked off on Oct. 1 and will go through Jan. 6 2026.Photos must be taken in Hockley County in the fall and winter. There is no limit on how many that may be submitted, but the photographer will be eligible to win once.
Ropes band director is Nora Brazil. Ropes High School band students Millie Sisson, Tanner Fair and Kyleigh Becton, members of the drumline and front ensemble show off the trophy after competing for their first time at the West Texas Auxiliary Championships (WTAC) where the band won first place for the 2A division. (Ropes ISD photo).

Ropes band director is Nora Brazil. Ropes High School band students Millie Sisson, Tanner Fair and Kyleigh Becton, members of the drumline and front ensemble show off the trophy after competing for their first time at the West Texas Auxiliary Championships (WTAC) where the band won first place for the 2A division. (Ropes ISD photo).

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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