News

Police Report

8/5/2023 - 500 block of Denver Avenue - 1:38 P.M. An officer with the LPD was dispatched to a residence within the area in regard to a fight in progress, After further investigation, the fight was deemed mutual combat and an arrest was made for driving while license was invalid.

Attorney General’s Fraud Division settles Medicaid case

The Office of the Attorney General’s Civil Medicaid Fraud Division settled an enforcement action brought under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (“TMFPA”) against pharmaceutical drug manufacturers Shire PLC, Baxter International Inc., Baxalta Inc., Viropharma Inc., Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.

Xcel addresses electricity usages

An extended streak of recordsetting temperatures in Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area has driven up electricity usage and billing costs, following a trend seen across many parts of the country.

Levelland Fire Report

8/6/2023 - DISPATCH 10:12 P.M. - CLEARED 10:32 P.M. LEVELLAND The Levelland Fire Department was dispatched to a residence located near 10th Street and Avenue E in regard to a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel discovered a small pit in a backyard.
POPCORN TIME - During the First Saturday at the Square event held by the Main Street Program in downtown Levelland, Lolli and Pops Kettle Corn had their booth ready to sell Levelland community members their product. Pictured is Brian Langdon and Asher Leal getting ready for the event to sell their kettle corn. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

POPCORN TIME - During the First Saturday at the Square event held by the Main Street Program in downtown Levelland, Lolli and Pops Kettle Corn had their booth ready to sell Levelland community members their product. Pictured is Brian Langdon and Asher Leal getting ready for the event to sell their kettle corn. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

POPCORN TIME

During the First Saturday at the Square event held by the Main Street Program in downtown Levelland, Lolli and Pops Kettle Corn had their booth ready to sell Levelland community members their product. Pictured is Brian Langdon and Asher Leal getting ready for the event to sell their kettle corn.

Adopt-a-Lobo program underway

The Levelland Academic Beginning Center is continuing their Adopt-a-Lobo program for Pre-K through Fourth Grade students. Perks of joining the program include an Adopt-a-Lobo shirt, free home games, the option to run through the Lobo Football tunnel and connect with a high school mentor.

Whiteface CISD free meal policy for 2023-2024

Whiteface Consolidated Independent School District will be implementing CEP under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2023-2024 school year. Under CEP, all students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. This year, households will not have to submit an application.

Chamber lists August events

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce has listed several meetings and events for the month August. The Marigolds will hold their monthly meeting August 10, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at City Hall. The Keep Levelland Beautiful meeting will be August 21, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., at City Hall.