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Federal lawsuit against cannabis companies filed

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

A federal class-action lawsuit accuses three Chicago- based cannabis companies of deceptively marketing marijuana products as treatments for various medical conditions while downplaying potential risks.

LISD educator named president of state teacher group

Cristal Isaacks

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Cristal Isaacks, the library coordinator for Levelland ISD, took office June 1 as president of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA).Isaacks was elected during the 2025 TCTA Convention in Austin.

Texas enforcing automated vehicle requirements

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

New ‘rules of the road’ for commercial automated vehicles in Texas are now in effect.

Trump proposes reducing federal firearm regulation

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed a new initiative to reduce federal firearm regulations, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives proposing dozens of rule changes affecting gun sales, transportation, and licensing.

Wallace Theater to host Pop-up Museum

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

As Levelland celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Wallace Theater is asking Hockley County residents to help tell the story of the community through handmade creations, family heirlooms, and treasured artifacts for its sixth annual Pop-up Museum.

Levelland Farmers Market set for June 13

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Levelland Farmers Market will be open on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 211 Austin Street, Levelland.This will be the first Levelland Farmers Market event hosted and coordinated by Kelle Ellison, who is hoping to eventually host markets twice a month.

Morton man sentenced to 13 years

Richard Maldonado

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

A Morton man has been sentenced to 13 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after pleading guilty to federal child pornography charges.

Grants awarded to local volunteer fire departments

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Texas A&M Forest Service recently conducted its fourth funding round for fiscal year 2026 on May 15, in the process awarding approximately $29.3 million in grants to Texas volunteer fire departments.

Hockley County Jail passes inspection

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Hockley County Jail successfully passed its annual jail inspection reflecting hard work, professionalism, and dedication of the detention officers, support personnel, supervisors and administration who play a role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-operated facility.

Commissioner’s court holds budget meeting

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court met Monday for a budget meeting, where they discussed the financial situations and needs of a number of county offices Prior to getting fully into the agenda, the meeting was briefly interrupted by a group of women raising complaints over the Hockley County...

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