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GAME BALL- Levelland High School Cheer Coach Northcutt and LHS Cheer leaders arranged for the game ball to be delivered by helicopter this past Friday. Shown in no particular order Kameala Baeza, Taylyn Ledesma and Alex Pena riding in helicopter with Derek Dunn (not pictured) to make that game ball delivery to the Levelland football stadium.(Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

GAME BALL- Levelland High School Cheer Coach Northcutt and LHS Cheer leaders arranged for the game ball to be delivered by helicopter this past Friday. Shown in no particular order Kameala Baeza, Taylyn Ledesma and Alex Pena riding in helicopter with Derek Dunn (not pictured) to make that game ball delivery to the Levelland football stadium.(Photo submitted by Cristal Isaacks)

GAME BALL

GAME BALL
BIG SPLASH- Levelland ISD educators were seen all over their multiple campuses making a big splash last Friday. Starting off the football season last week, LISD staff and students held a Hawaii Day where everyone dressed in their best Hawaiian attire.(Photo courtesy of Crystal Isaacks)

BIG SPLASH- Levelland ISD educators were seen all over their multiple campuses making a big splash last Friday. Starting off the football season last week, LISD staff and students held a Hawaii Day where everyone dressed in their best Hawaiian attire.(Photo courtesy of Crystal Isaacks)

BIG SPLASH

BIG SPLASH

National cow beef inventory hits record low

Beef cattle inventories in the United States are at record low numbers, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report issued earlier in July. USDA’s Cattle Inventory report, released each July, gives a snapshot of the cattle industry on a national scale.

Cotton futures make modest gain last week

December futures made modest gains for the week ending August 24. The continuing deterioration of the U.S. crop and higher Chinese cotton prices helped boost ICE futures this week. Cotton futures chose to ignore a poor Export Sales Report and stronger U.S.

Federal Red Snapper season closes Sept. 1

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 1. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit from Texas state waters.

Gov. Abbott addresses state energy concerns

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed critical energy legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session following his keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) Summer Conference in San Antonio.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - August Business of the month was awarded to the Hockley County Library by Keep Levelland Beautiful. Pictured from left to right are: Janie Morales, Stephanie Rodriguez, Donna Wheeler, Barbra Pinner, Amy Cantwell, Sabre Reynolds and Shawna Carpenter Lopez. The Mosaic Coffee Company friends are part of a non-profit organization that planted the beautiful plants and flowers at the Hockley County Library. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - August Business of the month was awarded to the Hockley County Library by Keep Levelland Beautiful. Pictured from left to right are: Janie Morales, Stephanie Rodriguez, Donna Wheeler, Barbra Pinner, Amy Cantwell, Sabre Reynolds and Shawna Carpenter Lopez. The Mosaic Coffee Company friends are part of a non-profit organization that planted the beautiful plants and flowers at the Hockley County Library. (Staff photo by Emily Campos)

Main Street ramps up Cotton & Crude entries

The Cotton and Crude committees and Chamber of Commerce are currently looking for additional venders as well as parade participants for the Saturday event. The Cotton and Crude Street Fair and Music Festival in Levelland is approaching as the event is slated for Saturday, September 23.

Police Report

8/21/2023 - 900 block of Avenue B - 8:54 P.M. An officer with the LPD conducted a traffic stop and an arrest was made as a result. 8/19/2023 - 2000 block of Mustang Drive - 9:30 A.M. LPD officers were dispatched to a residence within the area in reference to a dog bite.

Levelland Fire Report

8/23/2023 - DISPATCH 7:38 P.M. - CLEARED 7:59 P.M. LEVELLAND The Levelland Fire department received a call reporting a child had gotten stuck in a swing that was designed for a younger child at a residence near Hickory Street and Sherman Street.