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Mexico sues U.S. over deportation operations

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Mexico's government announced legal action against the United States over a surge in deaths of Mexican nationals in U.S. immigration custody and during enforcement raids. Officials have also sent cease-anddesist letters to U.S. detention facilities where Mexican nationals have died.
NOON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION - LHS 2026 graduate Gage Taylor was recently presented a scholarship from the Levelland Noon Lions Club. (Levelland Noon Lions Club photo)

NOON LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION - LHS 2026 graduate Gage Taylor was recently presented a scholarship from the Levelland Noon Lions Club. (Levelland Noon Lions Club photo)

Hegseth mandates testosterone screening of service members

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a screening for service member’s testosterone levels and offering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to keep troops on the leading edge of lethality.
Wheat producers in most areas reported numerous problems related to weather or damage from above normal incidence of pests and disease, while a few areas produced the best yields in years. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Wheat producers in most areas reported numerous problems related to weather or damage from above normal incidence of pests and disease, while a few areas produced the best yields in years. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas weather, drought affecting crops

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The 2025-2026 Texas wheat season was characterized by drought and heat stress as well as viral and fungal infections across the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.
MORTON ISD WEIGHT ROOM – The Morton ISD school board and administration approved purchasing new glute/ ham machines, sleds, dumbbells and racks, medicine balls and hex bars for the school weight room. Students and coaching staff worked side by side to move everything out, clean and reorganize and mount a new TV. (Morton ISD photo)

MORTON ISD WEIGHT ROOM – The Morton ISD school board and administration approved purchasing new glute/ ham machines, sleds, dumbbells and racks, medicine balls and hex bars for the school weight room. Students and coaching staff worked side by side to move everything out, clean and reorganize and mount a new TV. (Morton ISD photo)

Texas A&M Forest Service purchases wildland firefighting aircraft

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Texas A&M Forest Service is building a statemanaged fleet of wildland firefighting aircraft, beginning with the purchase of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters.The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in December 2027, with the second to follow three to six months later.
LEVELLAND DISC GOLF – The City Park features 10 Disc Golf holes placed strategically throughout the area. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

LEVELLAND DISC GOLF – The City Park features 10 Disc Golf holes placed strategically throughout the area. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

Levelland Parks offer recreation, relaxation

Ada Niederhauser News-press Intern
Friday, July 17, 2026
When there isn’t much going on, Levelland parks provide recreational opportunities to beat midsummer boredom. The Parks Department oversees, constantly maintains and improves these opportunities.“We have something for everybody,” Director of Parks and Cemetery Dustin Reichelt said.
LEVELLAND CITY PARK – The City Park has three pavilions available for reservations, each with a playground and other amenities nearby. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

LEVELLAND CITY PARK – The City Park has three pavilions available for reservations, each with a playground and other amenities nearby. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

House votes to make daylight saving permanent

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent throughout the United States The bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, must now be approved by the Senate before it can become law.
POPS & NONNIE’S – Pictured are LaNita Avery and LaTryle Sehon with their shaved ice truck on Thursday. The pair came to the square for this month’s Food Truck Day. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

POPS & NONNIE’S – Pictured are LaNita Avery and LaTryle Sehon with their shaved ice truck on Thursday. The pair came to the square for this month’s Food Truck Day. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

LPD remembers Sgt. Bartlett, Lubbock SWAT

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Levelland Police Department took time out to remember Sgt. Joshua Bartlett who was killed in the line of duty during a SWAT standoff in Levelland five years ago on July 15, 2021.Sgt.
LOBO LAKE PROJECT

LOBO LAKE PROJECT

LOBO LAKE PROJECT

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Work is underway at Lobo Lake Park thanks to the Levelland Community Development Corporation and Levelland City Council for a new walking trail extension and overlook funded by local sales taxes.
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