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House votes to block military campaign in Iran

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
In a 215-208 vote, the House of Representatives rebuked President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran.The measure directs the president to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the war.

Trump proposes new tariffs

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
The Trump administration proposed new tariffs between 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners to revive Trump’s signature economic policy, which the Supreme Court ruled most were illegal.
SUNDOWN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE GROUP - The Sundown Roughneck Band Percussion Ensemble earned a Division II (Excellent). Members of the ensemble include Carrigan Dietz, Kadyn Belew, JC Jenkins, Darby Bussel, Karter Hord, Kobe Hogan, Stellan Sanders, Raegan Reynolds and Ryder Bufe. (Sundown ISD)

SUNDOWN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE GROUP - The Sundown Roughneck Band Percussion Ensemble earned a Division II (Excellent). Members of the ensemble include Carrigan Dietz, Kadyn Belew, JC Jenkins, Darby Bussel, Karter Hord, Kobe Hogan, Stellan Sanders, Raegan Reynolds and Ryder Bufe. (Sundown ISD)

Mauldin named Outstanding Performer at state band contest

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
Texas State Solo “Outstanding Performer” Daniel Mauldin, a recent graduate of Sundown High School and euphonium player in the Roughneck Band, has been named a 2026 Outstanding Performer following his solo performance at the Texas UIL State Solo-Ensemble Contest.
PICKLEBALL COURTS RENO COMPLETE - The City of Levelland Pickleball Court improvements are complete thanks to the Parks Department, Levelland Community Development Corporation (LCDC) and the Levelland City Council and their commitment to improving the community’s park facilities. The newly resurfaced courts are ready for action. The courts are complete with some picnic tables and large shaded area for those hot Texas days. (Staff photo)

PICKLEBALL COURTS RENO COMPLETE - The City of Levelland Pickleball Court improvements are complete thanks to the Parks Department, Levelland Community Development Corporation (LCDC) and the Levelland City Council and their commitment to improving the community’s park facilities. The newly resurfaced courts are ready for action. The courts are complete with some picnic tables and large shaded area for those hot Texas days. (Staff photo)

Bhaka sworn in at city council meeting

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
The Levelland city council met on June 1 to consider two ordinances, discuss the upcoming year’s calendar and hear updates.Prior to the business part of the meeting, Tushar Bhakta was sworn in by city secretary Andrea Corley to fill the District B seat after being appointed to the city council.
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