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TOP “CHEER” AWARD - Smyer JH Cheerleaders attended cheer camp and earned several awards including the Top “Cheer” Award in the JH division, the Spirit Stick for the third day in a row, the Technical Excellence Award, the STAY SAFE Award, squad credentialing, a blue ribbon for spirit entrance and cheer, and one cheerleader made All-Around. (Smyer ISD photo)

TOP “CHEER” AWARD - Smyer JH Cheerleaders attended cheer camp and earned several awards including the Top “Cheer” Award in the JH division, the Spirit Stick for the third day in a row, the Technical Excellence Award, the STAY SAFE Award, squad credentialing, a blue ribbon for spirit entrance and cheer, and one cheerleader made All-Around. (Smyer ISD photo)

TOP “CHEER” AWARD

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
TOP “CHEER” AWARD

Emerald Ash Borer

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed the expansion of emerald ash borers (EAB) in Texas. As a result, citizens are encouraged to buy and burn wood locally to prevent accidentally spreading the pest.“EAB has killed millions of ash trees across the country,” a forest service article said.
STORM SKYLIGHT REPAIR - Following the severe thunderstorm on Tuesday evening, there were numerous reports of skylights being knocked out by large hail. (staff photo by Lynda Work)

STORM SKYLIGHT REPAIR - Following the severe thunderstorm on Tuesday evening, there were numerous reports of skylights being knocked out by large hail. (staff photo by Lynda Work)

Severe storm, hail cause damage in county

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
A severe thunderstorm tore through the Hockley County area on Tuesday evening bringing with it a dust storm followed by large hail and heavy rain, causing damage to many homes and other properties.NWS Lubbock issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Hockley County at about 5:34 p.m.
PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE - Covenant Health in Levelland recently celebrated earning the American Nurses Credentialing Pathway to Excellence designation. Shown are Becky Currington, board member, Newman Wheeler, CAO, Kim Henry, RN, Erica Hernandez, Brooke Barrett, RN, Leslie Hackett, RN, CNO, Autumn Horne, RN, Amanda Tienda, RN, Jenny Ramos, RN and Norma Rubalcava.

PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE - Covenant Health in Levelland recently celebrated earning the American Nurses Credentialing Pathway to Excellence designation. Shown are Becky Currington, board member, Newman Wheeler, CAO, Kim Henry, RN, Erica Hernandez, Brooke Barrett, RN, Leslie Hackett, RN, CNO, Autumn Horne, RN, Amanda Tienda, RN, Jenny Ramos, RN and Norma Rubalcava.

Covenant earns Pathway to Excellence designation

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Covenant Health in Levelland recently celebrated earning the American Nurses Credentialing Pathway to Excellence designation at a reception on June 22.
STORM DAMAGE - The Tuesday thunderstorm caused significant property damage near FM 303 between Sundown and Levelland. (photo courtesy of Muriah Baty)

STORM DAMAGE - The Tuesday thunderstorm caused significant property damage near FM 303 between Sundown and Levelland. (photo courtesy of Muriah Baty)

Seat belt mandate stressing school budgets

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
As the state continues to enact laws and mandates to make schools safer, many school districts are struggling to fund the costs of compliance.
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