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LEVELLAND LEGEND - Former Levelland Loboette Basketball Coach Dean Weese passed away October 28, he was 88-years-old. The Weese family received an outpouring of condolences and best wishes as Weese was a staple in the Levelland community as he was a role model for many who had the privilege of learning and working beside him. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

LEVELLAND LEGEND - Former Levelland Loboette Basketball Coach Dean Weese passed away October 28, he was 88-years-old. The Weese family received an outpouring of condolences and best wishes as Weese was a staple in the Levelland community as he was a role model for many who had the privilege of learning and working beside him. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

Levelland basketball legend Dean Weese passes

Aalijah Soliz Sports Writer
Friday, November 3, 2023
Legendary Leveland Loboette Girls Head Basketball Coach Dean Weese passed away this past Saturday at the age of 88. Coach Weese started coaching right after college in 1957 in his hometown of Higgins.
EXCELLENCE AWARD - Levellands’ Krestridge Funeral Home was this years recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award. Out of 104 funeral homes from around the country and the world, Krestridge was honored with the award. (Photo courtesy of Krestridge Funeral Home)

EXCELLENCE AWARD - Levellands’ Krestridge Funeral Home was this years recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award. Out of 104 funeral homes from around the country and the world, Krestridge was honored with the award. (Photo courtesy of Krestridge Funeral Home)

Krestridge Funeral Home receives 2023 NFDA Award

News Staff
Friday, November 3, 2023
Krestridge Funeral Home was one of only 104 funeral homes from the U.S. and around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals.

Pushing clocks back as Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 5

News Staff
Friday, November 3, 2023
Community members are reminded that clocks will need to be set back an hour on November 5, as daylight saving time ends. Daylight saving time is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during summer months so daylight lasts longer into the evening.

Election Day looms following early voting

News Staff
Friday, November 3, 2023
Registered voters are reminded that the Texas Constitution Admendment Election Day is November 7. Hockley County Elections Administrator Jody Rose said early voting turnout was strong last week.
TRUNK OR TREAT - The Levelland Main Street and Levelland Noon Lions Club held the annual Trunk or Treat in downtown Levelland, October 31. The event went from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a haunted house, games, costume contests and free candy being the main attractions. Community members were encouraged to participate and bring their children and families to enjoy the event. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

TRUNK OR TREAT - The Levelland Main Street and Levelland Noon Lions Club held the annual Trunk or Treat in downtown Levelland, October 31. The event went from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a haunted house, games, costume contests and free candy being the main attractions. Community members were encouraged to participate and bring their children and families to enjoy the event. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

TRUNK OR TREAT

News Staff
Friday, November 3, 2023

LFD Report

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
10/30/2023 - DISPATCHED 5:08 P.M. - CLEARED 5:20 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call of a possible structure fire near the 100 block of 12th Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an individual burning limbs in their backyard.

Letter to the editor

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
By Carol McCullar I am a retired teacher/librarian, and I would like to ask the registered voters in Hockley and Cochran Counties to vote for Proposition 9 in the upcoming election. Most retired teachers do not qualify for Social Security, so we depend on our TRS pension.

Levelland Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
10/27/2023 - 200 block of Peach Street - 4 P.M. An officer with the LPD responded to a residence within the area in regard to a domestic disturbance. An arrest for Assault Family, Household Impede Breath, Circulation was made. 10/24/2023 - 1700 block of 9th Street - 12:29 P.M.
KISS A PIG - LMS students raised money to make an administrator Kiss A Pig! They raised $700 that will go right back to them. The lucky pig kisser was LMS Assistant Principal Laurie Jones. (Photo by Levelland ISD)

KISS A PIG - LMS students raised money to make an administrator Kiss A Pig! They raised $700 that will go right back to them. The lucky pig kisser was LMS Assistant Principal Laurie Jones. (Photo by Levelland ISD)

KISS A PIG

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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