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STAYING WARM- The Capital Elementary School second-grader raised money to make 100 care bags for the homeless last week. With alittle help from family and friends. Davenee Jaramillo in picture raised the money , brouhjt everyone togeather, and made a difference for many in these freezing weather.(Photo submitted by Cristal isaacks).

STAYING WARM- The Capital Elementary School second-grader raised money to make 100 care bags for the homeless last week. With alittle help from family and friends. Davenee Jaramillo in picture raised the money , brouhjt everyone togeather, and made a difference for many in these freezing weather.(Photo submitted by Cristal isaacks).

STAYING WARM-

CAUGHT RECYCLING - LHS students were caught recycling this week at the high school. Using old construction paper to make Mosaic Texas Artwork for our School Board Appreciation meeting next week. Levelland is the city of Mosaics, Keep Levelland Beautiful challenged this group of kids to create mosaic art for School Board Appreciation Month after learning a Waste in Place lesson on recycling. In Photo is Sophomore Hannah Wilde Jones who is cutting out double L for her project.

CAUGHT RECYCLING - LHS students were caught recycling this week at the high school. Using old construction paper to make Mosaic Texas Artwork for our School Board Appreciation meeting next week. Levelland is the city of Mosaics, Keep Levelland Beautiful challenged this group of kids to create mosaic art for School Board Appreciation Month after learning a Waste in Place lesson on recycling. In Photo is Sophomore Hannah Wilde Jones who is cutting out double L for her project.

CAUGHT RECYCLING

Cotton futures show gain last week

March futures traded sideways most of the week but managed to make strong gains on Thursday to finish on a high note. On Monday, commodity prices in general had a meltdown. Cotton prices went down during the day but managed to recover and etch out minor gains.
Lobo Sled Hill opens Thursday

Lobo Sled Hill opens Thursday

Lobo Sled Hill opens Thursday

The City of Levelland Parks Department is currently working on providing snow on Lobo Hill for another sledding event this coming weekend. Dustin Reichelt, director of parks and cemetery for the city, said there are a couple of factors that go into making a successful sled hill.

Hockley County approves joint airport project

The Hockley County Commissioners’ Court held a regular meeting last week in the Commissioners’ Courtroom located at the Hockley County Courthouse. The group made quick work of the meeting starting with the approval the minutes of the last regular meeting held Monday, December 18, 2023.
LATE NIGHT WATER LEAK - The City of Levelland Public Works personnel responded to a major water leak on College Avenue Friday night. A city crew dealt with repairing the line while facing freezing temperatures. The water line was repaired and the hole filled before midnight. Multiple municipalities have been on standby as water leaks become common during freezing temperatures. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

LATE NIGHT WATER LEAK - The City of Levelland Public Works personnel responded to a major water leak on College Avenue Friday night. A city crew dealt with repairing the line while facing freezing temperatures. The water line was repaired and the hole filled before midnight. Multiple municipalities have been on standby as water leaks become common during freezing temperatures. (Photo courtesy of the City of Levelland)

Sundown Library grand opening set Thursday

In less than a year, the community of Sundown will be able to enjoy their new library following its grand opening this Thursday. The grand opening is slated for Thursday beginning at 9:15 a.m. located at 201 E. Fifth.
CHAIN CUTTING

CHAIN CUTTING

CHAIN CUTTING

CHAIN CUTTING - The Levelland Chamber of Commerce welcomed HET Levelland as a new chamber member who is located within the City of Levelland Rail Park. The normal ribbon cutting was replaced with a chain signifying their work in the industrial field.

Governor Abbott launches community tourism program

Governor Greg Abbott has launched the new Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community program through Travel Texas in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and invited interested Texas communities to submit a letter of intent to begin the certification process.