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SPC FACULTY EXCELLENCEAWARD - Jimmy Stratton, associate professor in welding and chairperson of South Plains College’s Industrial Technology Department, received the annual Faculty Excellence Award at the college’s Spring 2025 morning commencement ceremony on May 9 in the Texan Dome. (SPC Photo)

SPC FACULTY EXCELLENCEAWARD - Jimmy Stratton, associate professor in welding and chairperson of South Plains College’s Industrial Technology Department, received the annual Faculty Excellence Award at the college’s Spring 2025 morning commencement ceremony on May 9 in the Texan Dome. (SPC Photo)

Jimmy Stratton receives SPC Faculty Excellence Award

LEVELLAND – Jimmy Stratton, who has dedicated 17 years at South Plains College to supporting students in and outside the welding discipline, was recognized with the college’s highest faculty honor.
35 YEARS OF SERVICE - South Plains College (SPC) announced their employee service awards during their 2025 Employee Banquet on May 8. Pictured is JimAnn Batenhorst, who received the 35-Years of Service Award. (SPC Photo)

35 YEARS OF SERVICE - South Plains College (SPC) announced their employee service awards during their 2025 Employee Banquet on May 8. Pictured is JimAnn Batenhorst, who received the 35-Years of Service Award. (SPC Photo)

YEARS OF SERVICE

LISD Board welcomes incumbents, incoming member

LISD Board welcomes incumbents, incoming member

LISD Board welcomes incumbents, incoming member

During their regular meeting this past Wednesday, the Levelland ISD School Board conducted a swearing-in ceremony for incumbent’s Mike Stafford, Joyce Johnson and incoming member Gary Bridges.The Board canvassed the 2025 Board of Trustee Election results.

DSHS provides updated measles count across South Plains

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of May 16, 718 cases have been identified since late January. Ninety-three of the patients have been hospitalized. This is an increase of 1 since the May 13 update.

Updated measles count through South Plains

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.As of May 13, 717 cases have been identified since late January. Ninety-three of the patients have been hospitalized. This is an increase of 8 since the May 9 update.