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GOD BLESS AMERICA - Brent West was crowned the King of the Hill at the burn out event on Saturday at the Levelland City Park for the Thunder on the Plains event. He dazzled the crowd and judges with not only his burn out but also his pink smoke that drew his performance together. Congratulations Brent West. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

GOD BLESS AMERICA - Brent West was crowned the King of the Hill at the burn out event on Saturday at the Levelland City Park for the Thunder on the Plains event. He dazzled the crowd and judges with not only his burn out but also his pink smoke that drew his performance together. Congratulations Brent West. (Staff photo by Hannah Woodrum)

GOD BLESS AMERICA

News Staff
Friday, August 22, 2025

First special session ends, second begins

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
With the first Texas legislative special session in both chambers ending after on Friday after failing to meet a quorum in the House, the House and Senate returned at noon on Saturday for a second special session to face basically the same agenda that sent Democrats fleeing from the state.

HCSO Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8/11/25-HOCKLEYCOUNTYDeputies were advised by administration to speak with a complaint in reference to harassment.8/10/25 - ROPESVILLEDeputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Chestnut Street in reference to an assault that had already occurred.

Levelland Fire Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8/6/25 - 1 A.M. - HOCKLEY COUNTYThe LFD arrived on scene around the 100 block of Alamo to a wrecked vehicle. Levelland PD reported arcing was coming from power lines next to a trailer house nearby. Fire personnel made contact with the homeowner.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8/13/25 - 1300 block of Avenue H - 11:19 A.M.Officers responded to the area in reference to a stolen vehicle.8/13/25 - 1300 block of Houston - 12:56 P.M.Officers responded to a report of a burglary.8/13/25 - 300 block of College Avenue - 4:55 A.M.An officer was dispatched to an unwanted subject.
WELCOME GAME WARDEN WHITUS - Game Warden Mikayla Whitus has began her career serving the local area. Following in the footsteps of multiple family members, Whitus is the newest family member to become a game warden. (Photo courtesy of Mikayla Whitus)

WELCOME GAME WARDEN WHITUS - Game Warden Mikayla Whitus has began her career serving the local area. Following in the footsteps of multiple family members, Whitus is the newest family member to become a game warden. (Photo courtesy of Mikayla Whitus)

Game Warden Whitus shares excitement serving local area

Byhannahwoodrum Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Now serving the Hockley County and Cochran County area, Mikayla Whitus has followed her family’s tradition of becoming a game warden.Whitus grew up in Central, Texas where she saw her dad, uncle and dad’s cousin become game wardens.

LISD operating CEP for 2025-26

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Levelland Independent School District announced Monday it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 20252026 school year.
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