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TEA announces TIA funds awarded last year

On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced more than $290 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds has been awarded for nearly 25,000 designated Texas teachers during the 2023-24 school year.

Lubbock district prepares for annualseal coat project

More than 365 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work this summer. The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2024 seal coat program.“Work is about to begin on TxDOT’s annual road maintenance summer project.

LPD Report

6/10/2024 – 1600 block of Wilson Street – 11 P.M.An officer with the LPD conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area. Following a field investigation, one female individual was arrested for possession of a controlled substance penalty group two, less than one gram.

Hockley County Court Report

Disposed criminal cases filed in the 286th District Court:State v. Erica Lynnette Resendez, convicted for the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, between one gram and four grams.
ABC PRINCIPAL HONORED- Levelland ISD congratulatED ABC Principal Ashley Howard who was honored at TEPSA as the Region 17 TEPSAN of the Year. Pictured is Mrs. Howard with Assistant Principal Ginger Hicks (Photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)

ABC PRINCIPAL HONORED- Levelland ISD congratulatED ABC Principal Ashley Howard who was honored at TEPSA as the Region 17 TEPSAN of the Year. Pictured is Mrs. Howard with Assistant Principal Ginger Hicks (Photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)

ABC PRINCIPAL HONORED-

GLOBAL COMPETITION - The 4th grade Destination Imagination students from Capitol Elementary competed in the Global Competition in Kansas City at the end of May. They competed in the So Extra category which is an improvisational challenge. Pictured from left to right are: Emilee Arriaga, Lexi Olivo, Zachariah Castillo, Declan Jaramillo and Dylan Slape. Not pictured is Joey Wheeler. Coaches for the group included Mrs. Pam Alexander and Mrs. Barbara Utley. (Photo courtesy of Pam Alexander)

GLOBAL COMPETITION - The 4th grade Destination Imagination students from Capitol Elementary competed in the Global Competition in Kansas City at the end of May. They competed in the So Extra category which is an improvisational challenge. Pictured from left to right are: Emilee Arriaga, Lexi Olivo, Zachariah Castillo, Declan Jaramillo and Dylan Slape. Not pictured is Joey Wheeler. Coaches for the group included Mrs. Pam Alexander and Mrs. Barbara Utley. (Photo courtesy of Pam Alexander)

GLOBAL COMPETITION

MINI HOOVES- Leyla Paez participated in the MINIS AND FRIENDSevent at t he Court House parking lot . Held by the Levelland Library summer program..Pictured is Leyla Pez and Paul Nolan. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

MINI HOOVES- Leyla Paez participated in the MINIS AND FRIENDSevent at t he Court House parking lot . Held by the Levelland Library summer program..Pictured is Leyla Pez and Paul Nolan. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

Golden Spread Classic event

The Golden Spread Classic began in 1985 and Levelland has hosted it at the Mallet Event Center and Arena since 2012.The show is held on the South Plains to give exhibitors a chance to exhibit their beef cattle projects.

Dealing with mosquitos during summer months

As community members battle high temperatures throughout the summer months, summer activities will be taking place in the early morning or later evening which can result in dealing with mosquitos.